I have observed over the years that the unanticipated consequences of social action are always more important, and usually less agreeable, than the intended consequences. (Irving Kristol)

I have observed over the years that the unanticipated consequences of social action are always more important, and usually less agreeable, than the intended consequences.

Irving Kristol

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