America traditionally represents the greatest possibility of someone's going from nothing to something. Why? In theory, if not practice, the government stays out of the way and lets individuals take risks and reap rewards or accept the consequences of failure. We call this capitalism - or, at least,
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Nationality: American Type: Journalist Born: April 22, 1952 |
“In the road ships must ride in 30, 40, or 50 fathom water, not above half a mile from the shore at farthest: and if there are many ships they must ride close one by another.”
“A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.”