“It is amazing how many of the horrors of the 20th century were a result of charismatic quacks misleading millions of people to their own doom. What is even more amazing is that, after a century that saw the likes of Hitler, Lenin and Mao, we still see no need to distrust charisma as a basis for choosing leaders, either in politics or in numerous organizations and movements.”
This book presents a compilation of essays that tackle contentious issues and stimulate discussion, exploring a range of perspectives on significant subjects. more
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
“Marriage is the only game where the trapped animal has to buy the license.”
“German and Spanish are accessible to foreigners: English is not accessible even to Englishmen.”
“Wise kings wear shabby clothes, and leave the gold lace to the drum major.”