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This book delves into the theme of prioritizing personal gain and independence, examining its implications in social, psychological, and ethical dimensions. more

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Robert Ringer
Robert Ringer

Robert Ringer is an American entrepreneur born in 1938, known for his success in the business world and his writings, particularly in the areas of personal development and financial management. more

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“Collectivism takes on many guises and seldom uses its own real name. Words like 'community' and 'social' soothe us into thinking that collectivist decision-making is somehow higher and nobler than individual or 'selfish' decision-making. But the cold fact is that communities do not make decisions. Individuals who claim to speak for the community impose their decisions on us all.”

“Cutting corners no doubt makes the job easier for the government, but making the government's job easier is rarely a priority. Preserving the Constitution, fighting off the nibblers and chippers, even nibblers and chippers with good intentions, was once regarded by conservatives as the first duty of the citizen. It still is.”