P. J. O'Rourke Quotes

The foundation of collectivism is simple: There should be no important economic differences among people. No one should be too rich.

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• I've had loss in my life, and I like to think my mother's energy lives on in some faintly Buddhist way. I do find some comfort there.

  

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• The foundation of collectivism is simple: There should be no important economic differences among people. No one should be too rich.

  

  P. J. O'Rourke
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  • Simple