The problem of civil society is twofold: how to identify and select
wise rulers, and how to assure that their wisdom will be used for
the benefit of the ruled- or of the common good as distinct from
their private good.
-- Harry V. Jaffa
wise rulers, and how to assure that their wisdom will be used for
the benefit of the ruled- or of the common good as distinct from
their private good.
-- Harry V. Jaffa
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