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    ...we see that there are two different kinds of...societies: (a) parasitic societies and (b) producing societies. The former are those which live from hunting, fishing, or merely gleaning. By their economic activities they do not increase, but rather decrease, the amount of wealth in the world. The second kind of societies, producing societies, live by agricultural and pastoral activities. By these activities they seek to increase the amount of wealth in the world.

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It is only when the rich are sick that they fully feel the impotence of wealth.

It is only when the rich are sick that they fully feel the impotence of wealth.

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Frankly, I don't want to see a rapid upturn. I want it to hold until some of these idiotic competitors read more

Frankly, I don't want to see a rapid upturn. I want it to hold until some of these idiotic competitors go bust.

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For me, hard work represents the supreme luxury of life.

For me, hard work represents the supreme luxury of life.

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Avarice is the vice of declining years.

Avarice is the vice of declining years.

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Each man is the smith of his own fortune.

Each man is the smith of his own fortune.

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Nothing hurts more than having to pay an income tax, unless it is not having to pay an income tax.

Nothing hurts more than having to pay an income tax, unless it is not having to pay an income tax.

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There ain't no such thing as a free lunch."
A Libertarian Movement slogan - The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, read more

There ain't no such thing as a free lunch."
A Libertarian Movement slogan - The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, 1907.

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The promise of yesterday are the taxes of today.

The promise of yesterday are the taxes of today.

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Location, location, location.

Location, location, location.

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