“We seldom call anybody lazy, but such as we reckon inferior to us, and of whom we expect some service.”
Quote by Bernard de Mandeville
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Bernard de Mandeville
Bernard de Mandeville was a 17th-century English philosopher known for his contributions to moral philosophy and political economy. He is best known for his work 'The Fable of the Bees', which explores the nature of human behavior and society. more
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