Niall Ferguson Men Quotations

Over time, the welfare state has become dysfunctional in a surprising way. But in a way it became a victim of its own success: It became so successful at prolonging life, that it becomes financially unsustainable, unless you make major changes to things like retirement ages.

From the earliest days, the Rothschilds appreciated the importance of proximity to politicians, the men who determined not only the extent of budget deficits but also the domestic and foreign policies...

If young men have jobs - or the prospects of jobs - they are less likely to take up arms, they are less likely to join the resistance.

The ascent of money has been essential to the ascent of man.