[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f1bpcde1bPNVMPfoDew_OGOSaxlniF8amJ57mrCU_MgU":3,"$fGcXf1VBDixxvHsuCMmywVzVMZyFRKKuT7eEDRzRnh3A":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},31263,"David Miller","D",43,null,"david-miller",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":78},[14,22,28,34,41,47,53,59,65,71],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},2969415,"As a result of my hike, I am much more inclined to “do” things. I will have fewer “should have done”s even if it means incurring some “wish I hadn’t”s.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},2969388,"Miss Drew, entering her classroom, was aghast to see instead of the usual small array of buttonholes on her desk, a mass of already withering hothouse flowers completely covering her desk and chair. William was a boy who never did things by halves.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},2969373,"Words alone lack authority, and we risk making them surrogates for the life we’d like to lead.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":40},2969365,"Politicians will always offer to handle education, health care, retirement, and so forth, as if they come at no cost. But there are caveats. If the government is the provider of “free” education, then the government will also decide what is taught and, potentially, how it is used. The fewer responsibilities we have, the less free we are. Communism and democracy differ in this only by a matter of degree. We can vote away freedom as easily as it can be taken away.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from the writings of David Miller, a historian and philosopher who has written extensively on the intersection of politics, economics, and individual freedom. As someone who has studied the rise and fall of totalitarian regimes, Miller would have been acutely aware of the dangers of government overreach and the erosion of individual liberties. This quote reflects his concerns about the consequences of relying too heavily on government provision of essential services.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath the surface of this quote is a profound critique of the notion that \"free\" goods and services come without strings attached. Miller is highlighting the subtle yet insidious ways in which government control can creep in under the guise of \"free\" provision, ultimately eroding individual freedom and autonomy. This is a nuanced distinction that challenges the conventional wisdom that government intervention is always a positive force.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's world, this insight can be applied by being vigilant about the potential trade-offs between convenience and freedom. When considering whether to rely on government services or private providers, ask yourself: what are the implicit costs, and how might they compromise my autonomy or values? By being mindful of these subtle trade-offs, you can make more informed choices that align with your personal values and promote genuine freedom.",{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},2969354,"He who takes delight in deceiving others must not complain when he is deceived himself.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},2969337,"This seems to be an attitude worth striving for when I return to work, to perform my job as if I was doing it under my own guidance – as I would want it done myself – not to limit myself to the role of employee, and not to refrain from giving more of myself to the job than is warranted by my pay. It is I who would benefit.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},2969335,"I like pirates, don’t you, Miss Drew? An’ robbers an’ things like that? Miss Drew, would you like to be married to a robber?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":9},2969324,"There is a danger that we can confuse being busy with being entertained and being relaxed with being bored. When hiking, we don’t just leave behind the customary distractions; we have to escape from our addiction to them. It.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":9},2969317,"Simply sitting unhurried in the shade of leaves is an irreplaceable moment.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":77},2969309,"We need political authority, then, because it gives us the security that allows us to trust other people, and in a climate of trust people are able to cooperate to produce all those benefits that Hobbes listed as signally lacking in the ‘natural condition’.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nDavid Miller, a renowned political theorist, likely wrote or said these words in the context of his work on social contract theory and the importance of trust in human societies. This quote may have originated from his book \"On Nationality\" (1995) or a related academic paper, where he explores the role of political authority in fostering cooperation and security among individuals. During this time, Miller was likely grappling with the challenges of post-Cold War politics and the need for new forms of governance that could promote international cooperation and stability.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight here is that trust is not a natural byproduct of human interactions, but rather a result of the security provided by political authority. Miller is highlighting a paradox: that in order for individuals to trust one another, they need to be protected by a higher authority that can enforce rules and maintain order, thereby creating an environment in which trust can flourish.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider that establishing a sense of security and trust within your team or organization may require creating and enforcing clear rules and protocols, rather than relying solely on individual relationships or personal trust. By establishing a strong foundation of authority and accountability, you can create an environment in which your team members feel secure enough to cooperate and collaborate more effectively.",{"currentPage":79,"totalPages":80,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":81},1,5,10]