The intelligent man, who exploits available resources for k… - Reinhold Niebuhr

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The intelligent man, who exploits available resources for knowledge of the needs and wants of his fellows, will be more inclined to adjust his conduct to their needs than those who are less intelligent.

Reinhold Niebuhr

Moral Man and Immoral Society: A Study in Ethics and Politics · January 2, 2013 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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About Reinhold Niebuhr

Karl Paul Reinhold Niebuhr (21 June 1892 – 1 June 1971) was an American Protestant theologian most famous for his efforts to relate the Christian faith to the realities of politics and diplomacy. He is a crucial contributor to modern thinking about what a just war would be.

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Native Name: Karl Paul Reinhold Niebuhr

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