We are far too critical of the fabulous system of plenty that has brought us the highest living standards on earth. The liberals have done a good job of undermining faith in the market system.

When government tries to make people more equal, it makes them more unequal.

Animosity towards the merchant class has been around for centuries. Why? The goal of making a profit is quite obviously a self-serving motive. Other occupations, while equally self-serving, are better able to hide their motives.

Those who help the poor the most also hurt them the most.

That which you worry about most in life is seldom bad, and that likely applies to dying.

The thing that distinguishes permanent poverty is bad character.

Once you're in heaven it makes no difference when you got there.