The government and its chiefs do not have the powers of the mythical Santa Claus. They cannot spend except by taking out of the pockets of some people for the benefit of others.
Ludwig von MisesEvery specific tax, as well as the nation's whole tax system, becomes self-defeating above a certain height of the rates.
Ludwig von MisesThere cannot be stable money within an environment dominated by ideologies hostile to the preservation of economic freedom.
Ludwig von MisesThe usual terminology of political language is stupid. What is 'left' and what is 'right'? Why should Hitler be 'right' and Stalin, his temporary friend, be 'left'? Who is 'reactionary' and who is 'progressive'? Reaction against an unwise policy is not to be condemned. And progress towards chaos is not to be commended.
Ludwig von Mises