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Unintended consequences

Is there a greater tragedy imaginable than that, in our endeavour consciously to shape our future in accordance with high ideals, we should in fact unwittingly produce the very opposite of what we have been striving for?

Author Greg RavenPosted on September 19, 2016November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories perfectionTags Friedrich August von Hayek

Escaping ‘utopia’

Elites are far more unwilling to give up their fantasies than practical-minded ordinary voters, in part because elites can escape the negative aspects of utopia.

Author Greg RavenPosted on September 29, 2011November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories perfectionTags John O’Sullivan

Perfection

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.

Author Greg RavenPosted on November 23, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories perfectionTags Antoine de Saint-Exupery

The cost of idealism

Idealism is fine, but as it approaches reality, the costs become prohibitive.

Author Greg RavenPosted on May 7, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories perfectionTags William F. Buckley

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