“The man of great wealth owes a peculiar obligation to the state because he derives special advantages from the mere existence of government.” MenStatesGovernmentWealthExistenceSpecialHe ManAdvantageEconomicsMereObligationInequalityPeculiar Book:In the Words of Theodore Roosevelt: Quotations from the Man in the Arena Source: In the Words of Theodore Roosevelt: Quotations from the Man in the Arena
“Because of our peculiar electoral law, the American government is divided between two parties. The American people are not.” PeopleTwoGovernmentLawPartyDividedPeculiarAmerican Government Author:Michael Lind
“It is wonderful how shy even liberal ministers generally are about trusting people with the plain truth concerning their religion. They want to veil it in a supernatural haze. They are very reluctant to part with the old idea that God has given to Jews and Christians a peculiar monopoly of truth. It is a selfish view of God's government of the world, and it is time that we knew enough to outgrow it.” PeopleWorldWantIdeasEnoughGovernmentChristianGivenViewsWonderfulJewSelfishMinistersShyPeculiarVeilsMonopolyReluctantHazeOld IdeasTrusting People Author:Lydia M. Child