William Graham Sumner Quote

Quote from William Graham Sumner,

"The type and formula of most schemes of philanthropy or humanitarianism is this: A and B put their heads together to decide what C shall be made to do for D. The radical vice of all these schemes, from a sociological point of view, is that C is not allowed a voice in the matter, and his position, character, and interests, as well as the ultimate effects on society through C's interests, are entirely overlooked. I call C the Forgotten Man."

By:	William Graham Sumner (more quotes by William Graham Sumner or books by/about William Graham Sumner)
	(1840-1910) American classical liberal (now a branch of "libertarianism" in political philosophy), social scientist, professor of sociology, polymath
Source:	William Graham Sumner's Essay, "The Forgotten Man" http://www.blupete.com/Literature/Essays/Best/SumnerForgotten.htm
ISBN-10:	1934788058
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Categories:	Authority, Socialism, Statism, Philanthropy, Humanitarian, Vice
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