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“It doesn't promote your life to reduce unearned guilt... You should get rid of that guilt. It's unearned. You don't deserve it. So when we guilt businessmen into giving, it's not in their self-interest.”

Quote by Yaron Brook

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Yaron Brook
Yaron Brook

Yaron Brook is a renowned author and philosopher, born on May 23, 1961. He is known for his profound research and contributions to the philosophy of liberty, particularly in the fields of economics and ethics. Brook is a prominent figure in the Austrian School of economics, and his writings and speeches have had a significant impact on the global dissemination of free-market thought. more

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