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John Derbyshire (born June 3, 1945) is a British-American writer, commentator, and mathematician. He is known for his conservative columns in National Review and his popular mathematics book Prime Obsession. Derbyshire's work spans politics, culture, mathematics, and history, often stirring controversy. Born in England, he later moved to the United States and became a U.S. citizen. His writing style is sharp and challenges mainstream views, especially on race and immigration.

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Famous John Derbyshire Quotes

“Ninety percent of paid work is time-wasting crap. The world gets by on the other ten.”

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Book:We Are Doomed: Reclaiming Conservative Pessimism

Source: We Are Doomed: Reclaiming Conservative Pessimism

“The job of conservatives is to keep the Republican Party driving on the right-hand side of the road. There are many ways we do this. We argue, we publish, we lobby, we campaign for conservative candidates. Another thing we do is, when the GOP goes off the rails on really key issues - size of government, the National Question, Wilsonian adventures - we stay home on election day.”

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Born: June 3, 1945
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Quotes: 27

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We Are Doomed: Reclaiming Conservative PessimismRelated source material

Prime Obsession: Bernhard Riemann and the Greatest Unsolved Problem in MathematicsRelated source material

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