In Sherman's famous march through Georgia, his soldiers left a swath of death and destruction, destroying crops, burning homes and killing civilians. Sherman himself acknowledged that only 20% of the destruction inflicted by his invasion was inflicted on military objectives. Civilian non-combatants, essentially innocents, suffered 80% of the losses.

Being the richest man on a sinking ship is a bitter victory

When government taxes and regulates, what is seen are the visible effects of government contracts, grants, and subsidies. What is not seen are all of the property, business, and jobs that would have been created if citizens were left with the right to choose.

Monopoly power is an illusion in any system in which free competition is allowed.

Size of industry, concentration of market, or production notwithstanding, the consumer is best served when the businessman is completely free to pursue his profit goals.

Peace and prosperity are inversely proportional to the level of taxation.

The consumer gets the best deal when the product is cheapest, and the product is cheapest when people can freely compete in the market place.