The whole of mankind's progress has had to be achieved against the resistance and opposition of the state and its power of coercion.
Ludwig von MisesThe essence of democracy is not that everyone makes and administers laws but that lawgivers and rulers should be dependent on the people's will in such a way that they may be peaceably changed if conflict occurs.
Ludwig von MisesA higher standard of living also brings about a higher standard of culture and civilization.
Ludwig von Mises