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Among us today a concentration of private power without equal in history is growing.",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[22],{"id":23,"tag":24},3482813,{"id":25,"tag_name":26},13127,"fascism","**The Backstory**\nThis quote was likely said by Franklin Delano Roosevelt during a speech or address in the 1930s, a time when the United States was grappling with the Great Depression and the rise of fascist regimes in Europe. FDR was deeply concerned about the concentration of economic power in the hands of a few individuals and corporations, which he believed threatened the very foundations of democracy.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat's often overlooked in this quote is the subtle distinction between \"private power\" and \"private enterprise.\" FDR is not railing against business or entrepreneurship per se, but rather against the concentration of power that allows a small group of individuals or corporations to wield control over the economy and, by extension, the government. This is a nuanced critique that highlights the tension between economic freedom and democratic governance.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the following: when making business or financial decisions, prioritize transparency and accountability over short-term gains. 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Books, like ships, have the toughest armor, the longest cruising range, and mount the most powerful guns.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[149,154,159,164,169],{"id":150,"tag":151},1170120,{"id":152,"tag_name":153},177,"books",{"id":155,"tag":156},1170121,{"id":157,"tag_name":158},2130,"ideas",{"id":160,"tag":161},1170122,{"id":162,"tag_name":163},2436,"sailing",{"id":165,"tag":166},1170123,{"id":167,"tag_name":168},16589,"ships",{"id":170,"tag":171},1170119,{"id":172,"tag_name":173},47078,"boats","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who uttered these words during a speech in 1939, as the world was spiraling towards World War II. At that time, FDR was grappling with the challenges of leading a nation through economic depression and rising tensions abroad. His emphasis on the power of ideas and intellectual resources reflects his administration's efforts to mobilize public opinion and bolster America's defenses.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath this statement is a profound recognition that the struggle for intellectual dominance can be just as arduous, if not more so, than military conquest. FDR acknowledges that the dissemination of knowledge and ideas requires sustained effort, strategic planning, and robust infrastructure – much like a naval campaign – underscoring the importance of investing in the \"toughest armor\" of critical thinking and informed discourse.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced, information-saturated environment, professionals and creatives can benefit from adopting FDR's perspective on intellectual warfare. 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