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In progressive societies the concentration[of wealth] may reach a point where the strength of number in the many poor rivals the strength of ability in the few rich; then the unstable equilibrium generates a critical situation, which history has diversely met by legislation redistributing wealth or by revolution distributing poverty. Will Durant
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Liberals are concerned about the concentration of wealth because it almost inevitably leads to a concentration of power that undermines democracy. Robert Reich
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Diversification may preserve wealth, but concentration builds wealth. Warren Buffett
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It [concentration of wealth and power] has been a menace to . . . American democracy. Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Concentration of wealth yields concentration of political power. And concentration of political power gives rise to legislation that increases and accelerates the cycle. Noam Chomsky
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He was about 90 percent sure, and I said those are numbers I want to hear. Wes Walz
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There are so many variables to watch. With the API numbers on the way, everyone is in a wait and see attitude. James Wicklund
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What we have not seen in any significant numbers is people who refuse.
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His numbers speak for themselves and he's well-deserved to be a PARADE All-American.
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There has been treatment for hepatitis C, but the treatment has not been overwhelmingly effective, number 1. And number 2, it has had considerable toxicity.
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I don't feel that their numbers and 'facts' are very accurate.
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I don't know what his numbers were. But they weren't good. Kyle Whittingham
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I'd be shocked if the suggestion internally to recommend two teams ever comes up. I think the numbers are too big. I think it would be an overwhelming suggestion. Over time, possibly. Steve Tisch
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The movement of the progressive societies has hitherto been a movement from Status to Contract. Henry James Sumner Maine
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The whole institution of marriage itself really has no place in a progressive society. Doug Stanhope