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An Aristocracy of Pull?, by Thomas M. Wilson, The Freeman: Ideas on Liberty, Aug 2001
Related Topic: Latin America
"Tocqueville captured in a single sentence the possibilities of an open, achievement-oriented society when he wrote, 'In America most rich men began by being poor.' ... It is individualism and achievement that make America unique and great." |
Beyond Achievement: Balance - The Key To Success, by Twig Mowatt, Life Extension, Oct 2000
Profile of Joseph Maroon |
Talking To Ourselves, by Henry Grady Weaver, The Freeman: Ideas on Liberty, Sep 1955
"Between the great things we cannot do and the small things we will not do, the danger is that we shall do nothing. ... Little if any thought is given to the one thing that we can effectively accomplish, namely, how to improve ourselves and our own thinking as individuals." |
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The Great Multiplier, by Henry Grady Weaver, The Mainspring of Human Progress, 1947
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"Progress toward better living would never have been possible, except through the development of tools to extend the uses of human energy-tools that harness the forces of nature as a substitute for muscular effort. ... The introduction of tools marked the beginning of man's progress in three important directions ..." |
Visions and Ideals, by James Allen, As A Man Thinketh, 1984
"He who cherishes a beautiful vision, a lofty ideal in his heart will one day realize it ... To desire is to obtain; to aspire is to achieve ... The greatest achievement was at first and for a time a dream ... Your circumstances may be uncongenial but they shall not long remain so if you but perceive an Ideal and strive to reach it." |
Why People Fail? [PDF], by Ken Evoy
"What is the difference between those who succeed and those who fail? ... the difference is not intelligence ... There is no single path to success ... This person believes that the world owes her a living ... Motto? Socialism? What a wonderful idea! ... Bottom Line? The world does not owe anyone a living. We all make our own way." |
The Death Wish of the Anarcho-Communists, by Murray N. Rothbard, The Libertarian Forum, 1 Jan 1970
Related Topics: Communism, Economists, Private Property, Spain, The State
"At the root of all forms of communism, compulsory or voluntary, lies a profound hatred of individual excellence, a denial of the natural or intellectual superiority of some men over others, and a desire to tear down every individual to the level of a communal ant-heap." |
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Action!: Nothing Happens Until Something Moves
by Robert Ringer, 2004 |
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Human Accomplishment: The Pursuit of Excellence in the Arts and Sciences, 800 B.C. to 1950
by Charles Murray, 2003 |
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Million Dollar Habits
by Robert Ringer, 1990 |
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| The Success Formula: Three Timeless Principles That Will Turbocharge Your SuccessAnd Dramatically Improve Your Life [PDF], by Bob Burg, 2003 |
Winning Through Intimidation
by Robert Ringer, 1973 |
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