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“What we tell students in formal schooling: “Sit down, stay quiet, and absorb. Do this for 12 to 16 years and all will be well.”

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Alex Tabarrok

Alex Tabarrok is a prominent economist born in 1966. He is known for his extensive research in the field of economics, particularly in innovation, economic growth, and digital currencies. Professor Tabarrok holds a position at the University of Arizona and is the editor of the Marginal Revolution journal. His research has had a significant impact on economic theory and practice. more

Source: The Complete Works of George MacDonald: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry, Theological Writings & Essays (Illustrated): The Princess and the Goblin, Phantastes, At the Back of the North Wind, Lilith, England’s Antiphon, David Elginbrod, Malcolm, The Light Princess, The Golden Key and many more

“But when we are following the light, even its extinction is a guide.”

Light Following Guides Extinction

Book:Delphi Complete Works of George MacDonald (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of George MacDonald (Illustrated)

“Think about it: What the busybodies are saying is that third parties like themselves -- who are paying nothing to anybody -- should be determining how much somebody else should be paying those who work for them.”

Thinking Should Party Thirds Third Parties Busybodies

Author:Thomas Sowell

“People used to complain about 'the idle rich.' But the idle rich did not do the kind of harm being done by today's busybody rich, who feed their own egos by bankrolling political crusades on the left which hurt the very people that the left claims to care about -- working people, minorities, and children.”