There is an inverse relationship between reliance on the state and self-reliance.

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I would like to take you seriously, but to do so would affront your intelligence.

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It is not a sign of arrogance for the king to rule. That is what he is there for.

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The more complicated and powerful the job, the more rudimentary the preparation for it.

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I won't insult your intelligence by suggesting that you really believe what you just said.

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One must bear in mind that the expansion of federal activity is a form of eating for politicians.

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To buy very good wine nowadays requires only money. To serve it to your guests is a sign of fatigue.

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I would like to electrocute everyone who uses the word ""fair"" in connection with income tax policies.

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It had all the earmarks of a CIA operation; the bomb killed everybody in the room except the intended target!

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Life can't be all bad when for ten dollars you can buy all the Beethoven sonatas and listen to them for ten years.

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