by Sam Vaknin “Unbounded” morality ultimately becomes counterproductive even in terms of the same moral principles being sought. The law of diminishing returns applies to morality. – Thomas Sowell There is a story about Robespierre that has the pre-eminent rabble-rouser of the French Revolution leaping up from his chair as soon as he saw a mob assembling outside. “I must […]

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