Rationalization in Politics and Life
A man who is obliged to justify his handling of a matter in the eyes of other people often resorts to a pretext. As the motive of his deviation from the most suitable way of procedure he ascribes another reason than that which actually prompted him, writes Ludwig von Mises (1881–1973).
This audio Mises Daily, excerpted from the audiobook version, is narrated by John Pruden.