“The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not a sufficient warrant. He cannot … Continue reading →

[In answer to the question of whether it is appropriate for an atheist to celebrate Christmas:] Yes, of course. A national holiday, in this country, cannot have an exclusively religious meaning. The secular meaning of the Christmas holiday is wider … Continue reading →

If history could teach us anything, it would be that private property is inextricably linked with civilization. — economist Ludwig von Mises

The secret of being a bore is to tell everything. — Voltaire

Observe how noisily the modern intellectuals are seeking solutions for problems–and how swiftly they blank out the existence of any theory or idea, past or present, that offers the lead to a solution. Observe that these modern relativists–with their credo … Continue reading →

Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. – Joseph Addison

I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others. — Marcus Aurelius   … Continue reading →

‘… as all history informs us, there has been in every State & Kingdom a constant kind of warfare between the governing & governed: the one striving to obtain more for its support, and the other to pay less. And … Continue reading →

This question of legal plunder must be settled once and for all, and there are only three ways to settle it: The few plunder the many. Everybody plunders everybody. Nobody plunders anybody. We must make our choice among limited plunder, … Continue reading →