“When goods do not cross borders, soldiers will.” — Frederic Bastiat 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 with Dr. Hurd on topics … Continue reading
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Two Types of People (Oscar Wilde)
“The world is divided into two classes, those who believe the incredible, and those who do the improbable.” — Oscar Wilde Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and … Continue reading
You vs. The Tribe (Nietzsche)
“The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning … Continue reading
Stand Alone (Don Rickles)
When you stand alone and sell yourself, you can’t please everyone. But when you’re different, you can last. — Don Rickles Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and … Continue reading
The Real Test (Abraham Lincoln)
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” — Abraham Lincoln Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and … Continue reading
The Smartest Thing Ever Said (Einstein)
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. — Albert Einstein
No Legacy (Shakespeare)
No legacy is so rich as honesty. — William Shakespeare
Make Your Own Future (Bradley Whitford)
“Infuse your life with action. Don’t wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Make your own future. Make your own hope. Make your own love.” — Bradley Whitford
Free Speech: Not a Tyrant’s Friend
“The Framers of the Constitution knew that free speech is the friend of change and revolution. But they also knew that it is always the deadliest enemy of tyranny.” — Hugo Black
Even Harry Potter Gets That Education Should be Private!
“Attendance [at magic school] is now compulsory for every young witch and wizard,” he replied. “That was announced yesterday. It’s a change, because it was never obligatory before. Of course, nearly every witch and wizard in Britain has been educated … Continue reading
Tyranny for Your Own Good (C.S. Lewis)
Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. — C. S. Lewis Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended … Continue reading
Life and Death (Ayn Rand)
“Achieving life is not the equivalent of avoiding death.” Ayn Rand