Mark Skousen Quotes
The fundamental flaw in Social Security and Medicare is that they violate the 'welfare principle' in economics. The welfare principle forms the fundamental basis of all charitable work in churches and other private organizations: assist those who need help, and equally important, don't assist individuals who can take care of themselves.

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The only thing worse than an active conscience is one that's retroactive.
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It is part of my responsibility as a bridge builder to speak the truth about what's great about America, what we've done right, and what our less glorious moments. And many people feel that the Iraq adventure, for example, has been one of our less glorious moments.
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It is easy to be independent when you've got money. But to be independent when you haven't got a thing, that's the Lord's test.
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I am often critical of Israel's policies when in the country, but then feel defensive of them when overseas.
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I did not have a father. It was my mom who chose to be alone. She felt that she would be better off by herself with me after I was born.
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What I love about the sci-fi community is that it's the most nonjudgmental, inclusive, diverse environment in the country. There's no group of people that is more diverse and inclusive.
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I don't learn in a certain way, but I have other skills.
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I see myself as a story teller.
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There was definitely a time where I did not believe in the Lord. I needed to understand the love of God.
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There's this perception sometimes around here that I'm this Hollywood guy.
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I thought I had the rights to The Lord of the Rings. I don't know how Jackson ended up with the rights.
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I believe there is a direct correlation between love and laughter.
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Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws.
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The drama and the trauma of the relationship you have when you're 16 can mirror the one you have when you're 26. Life repeats itself.
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I'm always looking to do things that are really different from each other.
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It's not what other people believe you can do, it's what you believe.
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Test cricket is a different sort of cricket altogether. Some players who are good for one-day cricket may be a handicap in a Test match.
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You win as a team, you lose as a team, you also do so many things together.
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I can understand if you think that I'm disrespecting the flag by kneeling, but it is because of my utmost respect for the flag and the promise it represents that I have chosen to demonstrate in this way.
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The Hungarian interest is that, if necessary, we should make loan agreements with the IMF on a regular basis.
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When I was young, I never thought I was going to be a writer! I was academically orientated and active at sports, but I didn't have one creative bone in my body.
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I don't give a score prediction, but I am a defensive guy, so I'll definitely be looking forward to a defensive game.
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The fundamental flaw in Social Security and Medicare is that they violate the 'welfare principle' in economics. The welfare principle forms the fundamental basis of all charitable work in churches and other private organizations: assist those who need help, and equally important, don't assist individuals who can take care of themselves.