“It is an ancient belief, going back to classical antiquity, that specialization of any kind is illiberal in a freeman. A man willing to bury himself in the details of some small endeavor has been considered lost to these larger considerations which must occupy the mind of the ruler.” MenMindKindHas BeensBeliefLostWillingAncientDetailsConsiderationEndeavorRulersAntiquityFreemanSpecialization Book:Ideas Have Consequences Source: Ideas Have Consequences