One of the painfully sobering realizations that come from reading history is the utter incompetence that is possible among leaders of whole nations and empires - and the blind faith that such leaders can nevertheless inspire among the people who are enthralled by their words or their posturing.
Thomas SowellHilary Clinton said you know, it takes a village to raise a child and somebody said it takes a village idiot to believe that โฆ it is part of the whole thing of third parties wanting to make decisions for which they pay no price for when theyโre wrong.
Thomas SowellEach new generation born is in effect an invasion of civilization by little barbarians, who must be civilized before it is too late.
Thomas SowellIf you can't beat them or join them, then do something weird. No matter how much the passengers eat, the weight of the plane stays the same. Do you sometimes feel that you are necessary but not sufficient?
Thomas SowellNot only is patriotism disdained, the very basis for pride in one's country and culture is systematically undermined in our educational institutions at all levels. The achievements of western civilization are buried in histories that portray every human sin found here as if they were peculiarities of the west.
Thomas Sowell