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“Most of the harm in the world is done by good people, and not by accident, lapse, or omission. It is the result of their deliberate actions, long persevered in, which they hold to be motivated by high ideals toward virtuous ends... ...when millions are slaughtered, when torture is practiced, starvation enforced, oppression made a policy, as at present over a large part of the world, and as it has often been in the past, it must be at the behest of very many good people, and even by their direct action, for what they consider a worthy object.”

Quote by Isabel Paterson

Work

God of the Machine

This book delves into the philosophical underpinnings and economic principles of capitalism, analyzing its role in shaping modern society and the individual's place within it. more

Author

Isabel Paterson

Isabel Paterson, born on January 22, 1886, was an accomplished journalist and writer from the United States. Known for her distinctive writing style and unwavering support for liberalism, Paterson's career spanned various fields, including politics, economics, and social commentary. more

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