Geoff Mulgan

For most of human history, the main goal of states has been to conquer land and to achieve glory for their rulers, usually at others' expense. Then in recent decades it was all about GDP. It's only in very recent history that rulers have been willing to commit themselves to helping their citizens live happier lives.

English Educator

Franchesca Ramsey

I'm very self-deprecating, so I'm not afraid to make jokes at my own expense, and I've just found that makes people a little more comfortable and can open the door for people to feel a little bit more understanding and accepting of where you're coming from.

American Comedian

Zakk Wylde

You have to pay attention, like with tours and expenses; you have to factor that all in. You want to play music for the rest of your life, you have to pay attention to all the things. You want to know what's always going on.

American Musician

Hank Johnson

Most people seem unaware that corporate influence and wealth has taken over public policy, such that government policy now favors the wealthy few at the expense of the people.

American Politician

Eric Garcetti

I have to spend my time worrying about poor families at the expense of helping businesses, or vice versa. To me, I really see that's the bridge I need to build.

Algerian Politician

Jane Austen

Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world, and ten to one but she has the means of settling well, without further expense to anybody.

British Writer

Fred Thompson

You can't substitute promise after promise with known violators of prior promises at the expense of protecting ourselves or setting an example.

Noam Chomsky

The U.S. is just in a class by itself in military expenses. It basically matches the rest of the world, and it's far more advanced.

American Activist

Ernest Renan

No idea can succeed except at the expense of sacrifice; no one ever escapes without enduring strain from the struggle of life.

French Philosopher

Imre Kertesz

Modern life is organised so that you benefit at the expense of the other, and the most extreme example of that is a camp.

Hungarian Author

Indicates an important financial consideration, often suggesting high cost.

Financial Priority

Commonly refers to typical costs associated with daily life or routines.

Everyday Usage

Often used in the context of managing finances or when budgeting personal earnings.

Budgeting Term

Emphasizes expenses that are essential and can't be avoided.

Unavoidable Costs

Suggests cost in not only money but also time, effort, or other sacrifices.

Sacrifice Implied

Specific to costs incurred by businesses and typically used in professional settings.

Business Context

In business, expenses are closely tied to profit and loss considerations.

Revenue Relationship

Not always monetary; can imply a cost to dignity, reputation, or other intangible factors.

Figurative Cost

Used when one person or group benefits or gains humor at another's cost.

Social Situations

 and the more often people are helping and sharing their knowledge and providing mentoring, the better organizations do on every metric we can higher profits, customer satisfaction, employee retention -- even lower operating expenses. So givers spend a lot of time trying to help other people and improve the team,

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 microfinance but she still lacks the upfront cash that she needs for big expenses that can really help her get ahead and so how can she prove her capacity to repay without a credit score right now she can potentially go to a moneylender she can bribe someone within the bank to get connected to a loan

Creating an alternative...

 But the moment you set this as the default, it has a huge power over whatever people end up doing. I'll give you a couple of more examples on irrational decision-making. Imagine I give you a Do you want to go for a weekend to Rome, all expenses paid --

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 Meeting this goal will require nothing short of a second agricultural revolution. The first agricultural revolution was characterized by expansion and exploitation, feeding people at the expense of forests, wildlife and water

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 All of life abounds with suffering. It's caused by selfish craving for one's own fulfillment at the expense of others. Following an eight-step plan can teach us to reduce that craving, and thus reduce the suffering.

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 who has what income, who has what expenses, who has what balance sheet, and how do we deal with money and credit -- those things, which people often lose sight of, because they happen only once in one's lifetime.

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 that cause considerable damage when introduced to a new area. These species compete with native wildlife for resources, and thrive at the expense of the local ecosystem. The introduction of invasive species

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 and pour a torrent of light onto our dark world." Although he accomplishes something awe-inspiring, he has played with fire at his own ethical expense. And that decision echoes throughout the novel,

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 Herding behaviour protects the many but at the expense of the few.

Expense