Capitalism and socialism are two distinct patterns of social organization. Private control of the means of production and public control are contradictory notions and not merely contrary notions. There is no such thing as a mixed economy, a system that would stand midway between capitalism and socialism.
Ludwig von MisesThe idea of Socialism is at once grandiose and simple. . .We may say, in fact, that it is one of the most ambitious creations of the human spirit, . . .so magnificent, so daring, that it has rightly aroused the greatest admiration. If we wish to save the world from barbarism we have to refute Socialism, but we cannot thrust it carelessly aside.
Ludwig von MisesThe superiority of the gold standard consists in the fact that the value of gold develops independent of political actions.
Ludwig von MisesAlmost all the fathers of socialism were members of the upper middle class or of the professions.
Ludwig von MisesAnarchism misunderstands the real nature of man. It would be practicable only in a world of angels and saints
Ludwig von Mises