Quotes of economist Henry Hazlitt, author of “Economics in One Lesson” and much else. The ‘private sector’ of the economy is, in fact, the voluntary sector; and the ‘public sector’ is, in fact, the coercive sector. The ideas which now … Continue reading →

For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?’ And whenever the … Continue reading →

There are some ideas so wrong that only a very intelligent person could believe in them. — George Orwell   Be sure to “friend” Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles … Continue reading →

It isn’t what we don’t know that gives us trouble, it’s what we know that ain’t so. — Will Rogers   Be sure to “friend” Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended … Continue reading →

Here are some thoughts on the alleged virtue of compromise, to inspire the would-be leaders of a second party in America, should we ever get one:   If you just set out to be liked, you would be prepared to … Continue reading →

Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start. — Nido Qubein   Be sure to “friend” Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and … Continue reading →

If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything. — Mark Twain     Be sure to “friend” Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage … Continue reading →

She survived it. She was able to survive it, because she did not believe in suffering. She faced with astonished indignation the ugly fact of feeling pain, and refused to let it matter. Suffering was a senseless accident, it was … Continue reading →

Decades ago, Ayn Rand had already answered the question of why Mitt Romney lost the election: Sensing their need of a moral base, many ‘conservatives’ decided to choose religion as their moral justification; they claim that America and capitalism are … Continue reading →

Individual rights are not subject to a public vote; a majority has no right to vote away the rights of a minority; the political function of rights is precisely to protect minorities from oppression by majorities (and the smallest minority … Continue reading →

Wealth, like happiness, is never attained when sought after directly. It comes as a by-product of providing a useful service. — Henry Ford

Don’t follow any advice, no matter how good, until you feel as deeply in your spirit as you think in your mind that the counsel is wise. –Joan Rivers