“La parola "libertà" è uno degli indici più sicuri per individuare l'ideale di vita ultimativo e generale abbracciato dall'uomo che la usa, per capire ciò che vuole e che non vuole, e se quell'ideale egli lo sta perseguendo consciamente o inconsciamente.”
Quote by Isaiah Berlin
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This work presents a series of interconnected chapters that examine the history of ideas, focusing on the central theme that human beings are inherently imperfect, or 'crooked,' and that this imperfection shapes their moral and political philosophies. The book critiques the notion of a perfect society, arguing that many of the grand ideological projects of the past have led to unforeseen and often disastrous outcomes due to this fundamental human flaw. It draws on a wide range of thinkers and historical periods to illustrate how the pursuit of utopian ideals can be both noble and dangerous, emphasizing the importance of pluralism, fallibility, and the limits of human reason in political thought. more
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“libertà" è una parola che non tace mai.”
“If you do your worst task first, the rest of the day is easy in comparison.”
