February 8, 2010 11:02AM 

# ‘I Keep My Core Beliefs Written on My Palm for Easy Reference.’ 

By [David Boaz](https://www.cato.org/people/david-boaz) 

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Somehow I was reminded of [this cartoon](http://www.newyorkerstore.com/Government+Politics/I-keep-my-core-beliefs-written-on-my-palm-for-easy-reference/invt/117308) today.

!["I keep my core beliefs written on my palm for easy reference."](/sites/cato.org/files/styles/pubs_2x/public/wp-content/uploads/201002_blog_boaz_cartoon.jpg?itok=QNeFchbM) 

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