“Nine-tenths of our measures for preventing vice are really protective towards it, because they ward off the penalty.”
Quote by William Graham Sumner
Work
The Forgotten Man and Other Essays
This book is a compilation of thought-provoking essays that delve into a range of topics, including social and political matters, offering insights and analysis on the human condition and societal dynamics. more
Author
William Graham Sumner
William Graham Sumner was an influential American political scientist born on October 30, 1840, and died on April 12, 1910. He was a leading figure in social Darwinism and had a profound impact on American political thought from the late 19th to the early 20th century. more
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