“I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will … Continue reading
“Leonardo [da Vinci] was human. The acuteness of his observational skill was not some superpower he possessed. Instead, it was a product of his own effort. That’s important, because it means that we can, if we wish, not just marvel … Continue reading
“You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life.” — Winston Churchill Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in … Continue reading
As a rule, capitalism is blamed for the undesired effects of a policy directed at its elimination. The man who sips his morning coffee does not say, “Capitalism has brought this beverage to my breakfast table.” But when he reads … Continue reading
“I fear the giving mankind a dependence on anything for support in age or sickness, besides industry and frugality during youth and health, tends to flatter our natural indolence, to encourage idleness and prodigality, and thereby to promote and increase … Continue reading
“He snatched lightning from the sky and the scepter from tyrants.” — French statesman and economist Baron de l’Aulne, commonly known as Turgot, regarding Ben Franklin Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get … Continue reading
Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it. — Benjamin Franklin Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion … Continue reading
“The biggest mistake people make in life is not trying to make a living at doing what they most enjoy.” — Malcolm Forbes Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended … Continue reading
“Ring the right bell for the right causes, and the guilt-ridden pry open their wallets. It’s Pavlovian. Righteousness is very marketable.” — The character Frank from the TV series “Shameless” Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” … Continue reading
On the day Congress confirmed yet another steward of the mixed economy to head the Federal Reserve, here’s a quote to keep you company: “The champions of socialism call themselves progressives, but they recommend a system which is characterized by … Continue reading
“We are not enslaved by our personal history or by evolution-derived patterns of thinking. We are endowed with the capacity for mature and flexible thinking, which allows for reflection and judgment and can supersede the primitive primal thinking. This kind … Continue reading
“It is a fine seasoning for joy to think of those we love.” — Moliere Photo courtesy of Nehemiah Leftwich. Merry Christmas!!