Nothing is so treacherous as the obvious.

The religious quality of Marxism also explains a characteristic attitude of the orthodox Marxist toward opponents. To him, as to any believer in a Faith, the opponent is not merely in error but in sin. Dissent is disapproved of not only intellectually but also morally. There cannot be any excuse for it once the Message has been revealed.

Innovations are changes which cannot be decomposed into infinitessimal steps.

Why should we stunt our ambitions and impoverish our lives in order to be insulted and looked down upon in our old age?

We always plan too much and always think too little.

In economic life competition is never completely lacking, but hardly ever is it perfect.

Profit is the payment you get when you take advantage of change.