African famine is not a visitation of fate. It is largely man-made, and the men who made it … - P. J. O'Rourke

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We have yet to discover the true incentive, the inner Will which will have an over-mastering effect upon our lives, and yet be present in every circumstance and incident.

P. J. O'Rourke

African famine is not a visitation of fate. It is largely man-made, and the men who made it are largely Africans.

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Authority has always attracted the lowest elements in the human race

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Not being a liberal, I have very little grasp of things that I know nothing about.

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There are just two rules of governance in a free society: Mind your own business. Keep your hands to yourself.

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You read [Bill ] Maher's book, and he didn't take Econ 101. All his arguments about gasoline, it's not that they're right or wrong - they're just not informed.

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