The interventionists do not approach the study of economic matters with scientific disinterestedness. Most of them are driven by an envious resentment against those whose incomes are larger than their own. This bias makes it impossible for them to see things as they really are. For them the main thing is not to improve the conditions of the masses, but to harm the entrepreneurs and capitalists even if this policy victimizes the immense majority of the people.
Ludwig von MisesEvery step toward the elimination of profit is progress on the way toward social disintegration.
Ludwig von MisesThus, the isolated interference with one or a few prices of consumer goods always bring about effects-and this is important to realize-which are even less satisfactory than the conditions that prevailed before.
Ludwig von MisesContinued adherence to a policy of compulsory education is utterly incompatible with efforts to establish lasting peace.
Ludwig von Mises