“Orders can be benign or malign, but the habit of obeying them can become ingrained.”
Quote by Theodore Dalrymple
Author
Theodore Dalrymple
Theodore Dalrymple, born Anthony Daniels, is a British writer, physician, and critic. Born on October 11, 1949, he is known for his profound insights into political, social, and moral issues. Dalrymple's work often delves into the complexities of modern society, exploring challenges such as poverty, crime, and the decline of morality. more
You May Also Like
“The criminal penalties [for suicide] are the production of a later and darker age.”
Source: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Source: The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: Edited in Seven Volumes with Introduction, Notes, Appendices, and Index
“Great talkers, little doers.”
Source: Autobiography and Other Writings
“Prosperity of the middling and lower orders depends upon the fortunes and light taxes of the rich.”
“The taxing power is especially something after which the reformer's finger always itches.”
Source: What Social Classes Owe to Each Other
“When you're taxing bovine flatulence emissions, there's nothing left to tax.”
Source: After America: Get Ready for Armageddon
“Those who go overseas find a change of climate, not a change of soul.”
Source: History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire V3: the History Focus
Source: The Collected Works of Edward Gibbon: Historical Works, Autobiographical Writings and Private Letters, Including The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire