To the grumbler who complains about the unfairness of the market system only one piece of advice can be given: If you want to acquire wealth, then try to satisfy the public by offering them something that is cheaper or which they like better....Equality under the law gives you the power to challenge every millionaire.
Ludwig von MisesSovereignty must not be used for inflicting harm on anyone, whether citizen or foreigner.
Ludwig von MisesThe egalitarian doctrine is manifestly contrary to all the facts established by biology and by history. Only fanatical partisans of this theory can contend that what distinguishes the genius from the dullard is entirely the effect of postnatal influences.
Ludwig von MisesThe only source from which an entrepreneurs profits stem is his ability to anticipate better than other people the future demand of the consumers.
Ludwig von MisesAmerican authors or scientists are prone to consider the wealthy businessman as a barbarian, as a man exclusively intent upon making money.
Ludwig von MisesInflationism, however, is not an isolated phenomenon. It is only one piece in the total framework of politico-economic and socio-philosophical ideas of our time. Just as the sound money policy of gold standard advocates went hand in hand with liberalism, free trade, capitalism and peace, so is inflationism part and parcel of imperialism, militarism, protectionism, statism and socialism.
Ludwig von Mises