The following are quotes of Henry Hazlitt, the author of numerous books including, “Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest & Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics.” “The ‘private sector’ of the economy is, in fact, the voluntary sector; and the … Continue reading
A right, such as a right to free speech, imposes no obligation on another, except that of non-interference. The so-called right to health care, food or housing, whether a person can afford it or not, is something entirely different; it … Continue reading
Just as man can’t exist without his body, so no rights can exist without the right to translate one’s rights into reality, to think, to work and keep the results, which means: the right of property. — Ayn Rand
If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write something worth reading or do things worth the writing. — Ben Franklin
The fatal attraction of government is that it allows busybodies to impose decisions on others without paying any price themselves. That enables them to act as if there were no price, even when there are ruinous prices — paid by … Continue reading
The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter. — Winston Churchill A republic protects the rights of the individual to be free from coercion. A democracy votes away rights for some individuals, and votes rights … Continue reading
It only stands to reason that where there’s sacrifice, there’s someone collecting the sacrificial offerings. Where there’s service, there is someone being served. The man who speaks to you of sacrifice is speaking of slaves and masters, and intends to … Continue reading
“Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration. Accordingly, a ‘genius’ is often merely a talented person who has done all of his or her homework.” Thomas Edison
Love is a response to values. It is with a person’s sense of life that one falls in love—with that essential sum, that fundamental stand or way of facing existence, which is the essence of a personality. One falls in … Continue reading
So you think that money is the root of all evil. Have you ever asked what is the root of all money? — Ayn Rand
The opposite of bravery is not cowardice but conformity. — Robert Anthony
The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure my business. — Aaron Burr