"In a state-run society the government promises you……" — Theodore J. Forstmann

In a state-run society the government promises you security. But it's a… - Theodore J. Forstmann

"In a state-run society the government promises you security. But it's a false promise predicated on the idea that the opposite of security is risk. Nothing could be further from the truth. The opposite of security is insecurity, and the only way to overcome insecurity is to take risks. The gentle government that promises to hold your hand as you cross the street refuses to let go on the other side."

— Theodore J. Forstmann

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