But egoism is more than this. It is the realization by the individual that he is above all institutions and all formulas; that they exist only so far as he chooses to make them his own by accepting them. John Buchanan Robinson acceptchooseegoism share on social
It was the king's army, the king's people, the king's taxes; and he who questioned the propriety of the royal prerogative of taking from his people without return or accounting, was reckoned, and felt himself to be, a criminal, guilty of the highest crime of disloyalty. John Buchanan Robinson accountarmycrime share on social
In brief, egoism in its modern interpretation, is the antithesis, not of altruism, but of idealism. John Buchanan Robinson altruismantithesisegoism Change image and share on social
The Massachusetts Land Bank, during Colonial times, prospered, and brought prosperity to the community, until it was forcibly suppressed by special act of Parliament. John Buchanan Robinson actbankbring Change image and share on social
Paper currency has hitherto been regarded with suspicion, as insecure. John Buchanan Robinson currencyhithertoinsecure Change image and share on social
According to your sympathy, you will take pleasure in your own happiness or in the happiness of other people; but it is always your own happiness you seek. John Buchanan Robinson happinesspeoplepleasure Change image and share on social
Modern money is almost altogether credit money. John Buchanan Robinson altogethercreditmodern Change image and share on social
Sometimes, instead of purchasing a commodity out and out, people want to buy only the use of it, for a longer or shorter period. The price paid for such temporary use is commonly called hire. John Buchanan Robinson buycallcommodity Change image and share on social
For each one of us stands alone in the midst of a universe. John Buchanan Robinson midststanduniverse Change image and share on social
