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“Capitalism inevitably and by virtue of the very logic of its civilization creates, educates and subsidizes a vested interest in social unrest”. –Joseph Schumpeter

“A Judge must bear in mind that when he tries a case he is himself on trial”. –Philo

“The deadliest foe to virtue would be complete self-knowledge”. –F.H. Bradley

“People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people’s minds, as if they believe that the world is always contemplating their individual charms and virtues”. –Elizabeth Gaskell

“Of the Marines on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue”. –Chester Nimitz

“From fanaticism to barbarism is only one step”. –Denis Diderot

“A state too expensive in itself, or by virtue of its dependencies, ultimately falls into decay; its free government is transformed into tyranny; it disregards the principles which it should preserve, and finally degenerates into despotism”. –Simon Bolivar

“One should judge a man mainly from his depravities. Virtues can be faked. Depravities are real”. –Klaus Kinski

“I would remind you that extremism in defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue!” –Barry Goldwater

“Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more”. –Nikola Tesla