

“There can be no socialism without a state, and as long as there is a state there is socialism. The state, then, is the very institution that puts socialism into action; and as socialism rests on aggressive violence directed against innocent victims, aggressive violence is the nature of any state.”
― A Theory of Socialism and Capitalism: Economics, Politics, and Ethics
― A Theory of Socialism and Capitalism: Economics, Politics, and Ethics

“The fact that so many successful politicians are such shameless liars is not only a reflection on them, it is also a reflection on us. When the people want the impossible, only liars can satisfy.”
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“Human beings are born with different capacities. If they are free, they are not equal. And if they are equal, they are not free.”
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“Whenever someone starts talking about 'fair competition' or indeed, about 'fairness' in general, it is time to keep a sharp eye on your wallet, for it is about to be picked.”
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