“Paul has no problem with wealth, yet he advocates positions that work against his personal economic interests. He notes that, while advocating the closing of tax loopholes, he has no difficulty taking advantage of those that remain. Fundamentally, Paul represents a middle path, as expressed in the ancient dictum that "men with vision walk in the middle."”

—  Michael Szenberg

5.Paul Samuelson is Human.
Ten Ways to Know Paul A. Samuelson (2006)

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