Essentials Quote by Rebecca Goldstein

“It is an essential feature of the just state that the wealthy be kept away from political power and that the politically powerful be kept away from wealth.” quote by Rebecca Goldstein — Download Open image

“It is an essential feature of the just state that the wealthy be kept away from political power and that the politically powerful be kept away from wealth.”

Rebecca Goldstein

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Developing expertise or assets that are not easily copied is essential; otherwise you're just a middleman.

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