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Ludwig von Mises quotes

Austrian Economist September 29, 1881 – October 10, 1973

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Human civilization is not something achieved against nature; it is rather the outcome of the working of the innate qualities of man. Ludwig von Mises
Since its appearance the view that prostitution is a product of capitalism has gained ground enormously. And as, in addition, preachers still complain that the good old morals have decayed, and accuse modern culture of having led to loose living, everyone is convinced that all sexual wrongs represent a symptom of decadence peculiar to our age. Ludwig von Mises
War can really cause no economic boom, at least not directly, since an increase in wealth never does result from destruction of goods. Ludwig von Mises
Ludwig von Mises quote: "Peace and not war is the father of all things."
Peace and not war is the father of all things. Ludwig von Mises
Ludwig von Mises quote: "Society has arisen out of the works of peace; the essence of..."
Society has arisen out of the works of peace; the essence of society is peacemaking. Ludwig von Mises
Ludwig von Mises quote: "Whoever wishes peace among peoples must fight statism."
Whoever wishes peace among peoples must fight statism. Ludwig von Mises
If some peoples pretend that history or geography gives them the right to subjugate other races, nations, or peoples, there can be no peace. Ludwig von Mises
They [intellectuals] coined most of the slogans that guided the butcheries of Bolshevism, Fascism, and Nazism. Intellectuals extolling the delights of murder, writers advocating censorship, philosophers judging the merits of thinkers and authors, not according to the value of their contributions but according to their achievements on battlefields, are the spiritual leaders of our age of perpetual strife. Ludwig von Mises
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. Ludwig von Mises
Ludwig von Mises quote: "He who only wishes and hopes does not interfere actively with..."
He who only wishes and hopes does not interfere actively with the course of events and with the shaping of his own destiny. Ludwig von Mises
Everyone carries a part of society on his shoulders; no one is relieved of his share of responsibility by others. And no one can find a safe way out for himself if society is sweeping toward destruction. Therefore, everyone, in his own interests, must thrust himself vigorously into the intellectual battle. None can stand aside with unconcern; the interest of everyone hangs on the result. Whether he chooses or not, every man is drawn into the great historical struggle, the decisive battle into... Ludwig von Mises
Ludwig von Mises quote: "To defeat the aggressors is not enough to make peace durable...."
To defeat the aggressors is not enough to make peace durable. The main thing is to discard the ideology that generates war. Ludwig von Mises
Ludwig von Mises quote: "Modern society, based as it is on the division of labor, can..."
Modern society, based as it is on the division of labor, can be preserved only under conditions of lasting peace. Ludwig von Mises
All people, however fanatical they may be in their zeal to disparage and to fight capitalism, implicitly pay homage to it by passionately clamoring for the products it turns out Ludwig von Mises
Ludwig von Mises quote: "Whoever wants peace among nations must seek to limit the state..."
Whoever wants peace among nations must seek to limit the state and its influence most strictly. Ludwig von Mises

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