But, to protect men, we must have the power of controlling them. We must first enslave them before we can protect them.

Abolishing slavery leads to slaves without masters

Political economy is the science of free society. Its theory and its history alike establish this position. Its fundamental maxims, Laissez-faire and 'Pas trop gouverner' are at war with all kinds of slavery, for they in fact assert that individuals and peoples prosper most when governed least.

But, to protect men, we must have the power of controlling them. We must first enslave them before we can protect them.