“Taking somebody's money without permission is stealing, unless you work for the IRS; then it's taxation. Killing people en masse is homicidal mania, unless you work for the Army; then it's National Defense. Spying on your neighbors is invasion of privacy, unless you work for the FBI; then it's National Security. Running a whorehouse makes you a pimp and poisoning people makes you a murderer, unless you work for the CIA; then it's counter-intelligence.”
Quote by Robert Anton Wilson
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Robert Anton Wilson
Robert Anton Wilson was an American author and thinker, born on January 18, 1932, and passed away on January 11, 2007. Known for his unique science fiction works and philosophical thoughts, Wilson's writing often delves into themes such as free will, consciousness, religion, and mysticism. more
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