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“To live in a harmonious balance of commitments and pleasures is what I strive for.”

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Jane Rule
Jane Rule

Jane Rule (March 28, 1931 - November 27, 2007) was a prominent Canadian writer known for her insightful social commentary and literary achievements. Her works explored themes of gender, sexual orientation, and identity, having a profound impact on Canadian literature. more

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Book:Essays Moral, Political, Literary: Revision of Great Book
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“Nevertheless, if we contemplate a society with a somewhat stable wage-unit, with national characteristics which determine the propensity to consume and the preference for liquidity, and with a monetary system which rigidly links the quantity of money to the stock of the precious metals, it will be essential for the maintenance of prosperity that the authorities should pay close attention to the state of the balance of trade. For a favourable balance, provided it is not too large, will prove extremely stimulating; whilst an unfavourable balance may soon produce a state of persistent depression.”

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Book:General Theory Of Employment , Interest And Money
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“If a trade deficit is determined solely by rates of savings and investment, then the U.S. trade deficit will be impervious to a get-tough trade policy. Slapping higher tariffs on imports will only deprive foreigners of the dollars they would have earned by selling in the U.S. market.”

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Author:Daniel T. Griswold
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“The fact that global savers accommodate U.S. consumers by keeping U.S. interest rates lower than they otherwise would be and the dollar stronger than it otherwise would be is simply a manifestation of America's comparative advantage at supplying wealth storage facilities.”

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Author:John H. Makin
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“. . . Cultivating good humor may be helpful in finding our own identity. Young people who are trying to find out who they really are often have concerns as to their ability to meet and cope with the challenges that confront them and that lie ahead. They will find that it is easier to ride over the bumps and come quickly to their own identity if they cultivate the good humor that comes naturally. It is important that we all learn to laugh at ourselves.”

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Author:James E. Faust
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