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Garet Garrett was an American journalist and author renowned for his political commentary and economic analysis. Born in February 19, 1878, and passing away on November 6, 1954, Garrett's career spanned several decades, during which he made significant contributions to the understanding of economic and political issues of his era.

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“If people cannot limit government they will not for long be free.”

People Ifs Long Government Limits

Book:Insatiable Government

Source: Insatiable Government

“We have crossed the boundary that lies between Republic and Empire. If you ask when, the answer is that you cannot make a single stroke between day and night: the precise moment does not matter. There was no painted sign to say: 'You are now entering Imperium.' Yet it was a very old road and the voice of history was saying: 'Whether you know it or not, the act of crossing may be irreversible.' And now, not far ahead, is a sign that reads: 'No U-turns.'”

Ifs Knows May Doe Matter Moments Lying Night Turns Asks Voice Answers Boundaries Empires Republic Strokes Precise Entering Crossings Day And Night Irreversible

Book:Rise of Empire

Source: Rise of Empire

“If the great Government of the United States were a private corporation no bank would take its name on a piece of paper, because it has cynically repudiated the words engraved upon its bonds.”

Ifs States Government Names United United States Pieces Paper Corporations Ties Engraved

Book:The People's Pottage

Source: The People's Pottage

“If you put a ten dollar bill under the rug instead of spending it, that is capital formation. It represents ten dollars' worth of something that might have been immediately consumed, but wasn't.”

Ifs Has Beens Might Ten Bills Dollars Spending Might Have Been Consumed Formation Dollar Bills

Book:The People's Pottage

Source: The People's Pottage

“This is the problem for which revolutionary theory has yet to find the right solution, if there is one. The difficulty is that the economic interests of the two classes are antagonistic.”

Ifs Two Problem Interest Class Economic Theory Solutions Difficulty Revolutionary

Book:The Revolution was

Source: The Revolution was

About the Author

Born: February 19, 1878
Died: November 6, 1954
Known for: Journalist
Quotes: 29

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