Things I Wish People Would Learn, Know, Understand Or Thanks Bruce Springsteen

1. There would be no non-profit jobs without profit.

2. There would be no charity without excess.

3. There would be no excess without individuals who search for better ways.

4. There would be no excess without the exploitation of people or natural resources (including the brain) or time or energy or something.

5. Exploitation is just getting the most out of something, just pushing life beyond preconceived limits.

6. Rand and Marx both have points. Completely ignoring either one is a mistake.

7. Every one us has to decide what side of that line they want to be on.

8. No one of any real importance will ever ask me (you) what my (your) dissertation is about.

9. But important people will want to know what side of that line you're on.