AristotleAristotle, (384-322 BC) Greek philosopher

Aristotle Quote

“What is common to many is least taken care of, for all men have greater regard for what is their own than what they possess in common with others.”

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~ Aristotle


Ratings and Comments


L. Hanson, Edmonton, Canada

What? No comments? I guess classical logic is a bit of a reach for y'all.

Mike, Norwalk

aahhhh yes, the nature of the carnal man. But just one more reason outside fiscal law why socialism doesn't work.

J Carlton, Calgary

People will always respect what they themselves have worked for. So called "freebies" from Government or any other source are taken for granted and shown little regard.

L. Hanson, Edmonton, Canada

Don't try to twist it around; this is the classical argument that proves Capitalism - uncontrolled, will fail. The money changers must be thrown out of the Temple of the sacred ground of Liberty. Now is the time to ask yourselves, WWJD?

Mike, Norwalk

L Hanson WHAT ? ? ? Please demonstrate one time in history that would prove your point that uncontrolled Capitalism failed. Again, Capitalism occurs with a non-fiat currency (no debt - a currency with intrinsic value) used by an individual to invest into commerce with that which is in excess, beyond current needs (food, shelter, means of support, etc.) in a natural law / just atmosphere without government intervention or over site. All investments are not equal. If an investment is placed into a criminal venture, it is not lawful or an economic philosophy called Capitalism - it is simply a crime. Biblically, interest could not be charged because, for one of a myriad of reasons, it was inflationary (all willful intentions of inflationary exploits, such as by the money changers, were then outside of Capitalism as they were considered theft - ahh, there is an ancient concept lost to Atheist and philosophy of men Christian alike). State controlled or sponsored Capitalism is an oxymoron and can not exist by definition. So L Hanson, please enlighten us with your WWJD and secular examples of failed capitalism.

Timothy Ray, Gainesville, FL

In his very concise brilliance, Aristotle points out, in this statement, that citizens need to be reminded of the great treasures we own in common, especially our National Parks and our sacred natural places, where natural selection, over millions of years, has developed many species (e.g. caribou, bison) to the level of amazing excellence, but where man's greed so quickly soils and spoils and where human sport hunting removed the fittest of every species, ushering in devolution, in place of evolution. Aristotle lived in the Golden Age of Greece whose public art and architecture, inspirations to all citizens, still surpass the greatest of modern artists..

jim k, Austin, Tx

L.Hanson, You must be related to Waffler and Reston since your comment makes no sense. Capitalism, the free market, works just fine when the government leaves it alone, which it never does.

J Carlton, Calgary

Don't hold your breath waiting for an answer Mike.

J Carlton, Calgary

Actually Hanson's reference to the "Money Changers" is relevant in terms of the Central Bank / Government cronyism aspect of things...which has nothing whatever to do with private entrepeneurial ventures.

L. Hanson, Edmonton, Canada

Jim; Capitalism works when the playing field is level. The last time the playing field was level in the US&A was from Linclon until 1913. When the Federal Redevelopment was established. Andrew Jackson is a hero. He was finally crushed under the weight of huge amounts of cash that the Europeans had to offer. He didn't have a national banking law that would keep the private banks from taking the European money, so he settled. So sad. You guys had it all

E Archer, NYC
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E Archer, NYC L. Hanson, Edmonton, Canada 11/14/19

A private central bank issuing debt instruments as the national currency is NOT capitalism, it is a fundamental plank of Communism.  Stop shilling for authoritarianism  social engineering causes more problems than it solves and centralizes immense power into a few hands.  The temptation is too great for the power hungry to take the reins of the world...  Don't put all your eggs in one basket!

J Carlton, Calgary

That's a pretty darned good observation Hanson, I'm impressed. :)

E Archer, NYC
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E Archer, NYC J Carlton, Calgary 11/14/19

The fatal mistake is calling that capitalism.

Ronw13, Oregon

There is a gulf between Aristotle and Plato, I suspect his doubts of Plato's "forms" gave more rise to secular humanism than anything else. Common sense, "the knack for seeing things as they really are" is not very common. Hanson's spin on European money neglects the understanding of applied "usury" and the 13 attributes to govern lending to a Freed people, and/or the individual sovereign Set at ancient economic Liberty. Usury today in the form of tariffs upon strangers is a tool to protect outside favor or influence of a nations children. Which is the proper use. There is no level playing field, while corruption rules the house. 

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