An economist is someone who sees something that works in practice and wonders if it would work in theory.

They say hard work never hurt anybody, but I figure why take the chance.

It's all very well in practice, but it will never work in theory.

I've heard that hard work never killed anyone, but I say why take the chance?

It is not my intention to do away with government. It is rather to make it work -- work with us, not over us; stand by our side, not ride on our back. Government can and must provide opportunity, not smother it; foster productivity, not stifle it.

It's true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance?