A phenomenon noticeable throughout history regardless of place or period is the pursuit by government of policies contrary to their own interests. Mankind, it seems, makes a poorer performance of government than of almost any human activity.


The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam (1984)

Barbara W. Tuchman Quotes

A phenomenon noticeable throughout history regardless of place or period is the pursuit by government of policies contrary to their own interests....

A phenomenon noticeable throughout history regardless of place or period is the pursuit by government of policies contrary to their own interests....

A phenomenon noticeable throughout history regardless of place or period is the pursuit by government of policies contrary to their own interests....

A phenomenon noticeable throughout history regardless of place or period is the pursuit by government of policies contrary to their own interests....