The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery.
— Winston Churchill.
So, really, it’s all about value judgments.
Apr
09
2009
Quote 21: Winston Churchill on the equity-efficiency tradeoff
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Matt Nolan says:
April 9, 2009 at 10:34 am (UTC 12 )
A very good quote, although my favorite Churchill quote would have to be
“Bessie Braddock: Sir, you are drunk.
Churchill: And you, madam, are ugly. But in the morning, I shall be sober.”
Lew says:
April 9, 2009 at 11:31 am (UTC 12 )
Spot on, thanks – value judgements are important, but it’s critical that they not be treated as absolutes.
L
agnitio says:
April 9, 2009 at 11:50 am (UTC 12 )
I like Matt’s one the most too, however this one is also a stunner:)
rauparaha says:
April 9, 2009 at 12:39 pm (UTC 12 )
Winnie sure did have a way with words: I’d wouldn’t mind coming up with just one line that snappy in my lifetime!
don morrison says:
April 24, 2009 at 4:18 pm (UTC 12 )
Very useful information . Thanks for sharing.
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