Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira

The Difference Between True Elites and False “Elites”

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Return to Order The Difference Between True Elites and False “Elites”

In more than one progressive-inspired publication I have run into the adjective, “elitist,” needless to say employed in a strongly pejorative sense. Indeed, it makes sense because from the psychological standpoint, the progressive philosophy is a fusion of all kinds of mediocrity, triviality and even vulgarity. Thus, it is viscerally contrary to any form of … Read more

When Men Calmly Carried Out Their Trades

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Return to Order When Men Calmly Carried Out Their Trades 2

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira. In the placid waters of this canal of the Belgian city of Ghent, the facades of some buildings typical of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance have been reflected for centuries. These buildings create a singular architectural impression of balance because of the harmonious contrast between their imposing, serious and … Read more

Faith Brings Harmony to Family, Society and State

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By Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira* I believe that the patriarchal society, like everything that exists in this valley of tears, becomes stronger over time, in proportion to its existence and production. However, at the same time, it grows older and older. Both institutions and families age. And, gradually, glory itself becomes a burden under which … Read more