“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
Category: Quotations
Learning from da Vinci (Walter Isaacson)
“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
Enemies Are Good (Churchill)
“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
Capitalism Gets No Respect and No Thanks (von Mises)
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
Ben Franklin Predicted the Welfare State
“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
“Lightning from the Sky, the Scepter From Tyrants” (Turgot)
“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 & Happiness (Ben Franklin)
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 in Life (Malcolm Forbes)
“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
He Has a Point (the TV Show Shameless)
“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
“They Call Themselves Progressives” (Ludwig von Mises)
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
Reason Trumps Emotion (Aaron Beck)
“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
Season(ing) For Joy (Moliere)
“It is a fine seasoning for joy to think of those we love.” — Moliere Photo courtesy of Nehemiah Leftwich. Merry Christmas!!