The capitalistic social order, therefore, is an economic democracy in the strictest sense of the word. In the last analysis, all decisions are dependent on the will of the people as consumers. Thus, whenever there is a conflict between the consumers' views and those of the business managers, market pressures assure that the views of the consumers win out eventually.

The worst law is better than bureaucratic tyranny.

It is vain to fight totalitarianism by adopting totalitarian methods. Freedom can only be won by men unconditionally committed to the principles of freedom. The first requisite for a better social order is the return to unrestricted freedom of thought and speech.

Some experts have declared that it is necessary to tax the people until it hurts. I disagree with these sadists.

A new type of superstition has got hold of people's minds, the worship of the state.

He who only wishes and hopes does not interfere actively with the course of events and with the shaping of his own destiny.

Once the principle is admitted that it is the duty of the government to protect the individual against his own foolishness, no serious objections can be advanced against further encroachments.