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“Compassion is the use of public funds to buy votes”

Quote by Thomas Sowell

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Thomas Sowell is a renowned economist, born on June 30, 1930. His research spans across various fields such as economic policy, race, and social issues, having a profound impact on economics and the social sciences. more

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