Every man aims at avoiding what causes him pain; the activities of government ultimately consist in the infliction of pain. All great achievements of mankind were the product of a spontaneous effort on the part of individuals; government substitutes coercion for voluntary action.
Ludwig von MisesThe causes of all panics, crashes and depressions can be summed up in only four words: the misuse of credit.
Ludwig von MisesThose fighting for free enterprise and free competition do not defend the interests of those rich today. They want a free hand left to unknown men who will be the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.
Ludwig von MisesSome experts have declared that it is necessary to tax the people until it hurts. I disagree with these sadists.
Ludwig von Mises