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“The reason welfare is bad is not because it costs too much, nor because it "undermines the work ethic," but because it is intrinsically at odds with the way human beings come to live satisfying lives.”

Quote by Charles A. Murray

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Charles A. Murray

Charles A. Murray is an American political scientist known for his research on race, intelligence, and social structure. His works, such as 'Human Accomplishment' and 'The Bell Curve,' have sparked widespread debate. more

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