Quotes by Ludwig von Mises

Ludwig von Mises (1881-1973) was a pioneering Austrian economist and a key figure in the development of the Austrian School of economic thought. Born in Lemberg, Austria-Hungary (now Lviv, Ukraine), Mises championed the principles of free markets and individualism against the rising tide of collectivism. His seminal works, including "Human Action," laid the groundwork for modern libertarian thought and economic theory. Mises’ intellectual legacy continues to inspire economists and advocates of classical liberalism, making him a towering figure in the realm of 20th-century economics.

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"Economically considered, war and revolution are always bad business."

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"The worst evils which mankind has ever had to endure were inflicted by bad governments."

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"The attainment of the economic aims of man presupposes peace."

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"Whoever wishes peace among peoples must fight statism."

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"Whoever wants peace among nations must seek to limit the state and its influence most strictly."

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"Society has arisen out of the works of peace; the essence of society is peacemaking."

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"A lasting order cannot be established by bayonets."

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"War... is harmful, not only to the conquered but to the conqueror."

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"The philosophy of protectionism is a philosophy of war."

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"If men do not now succeed in abolishing war, civilization and mankind are doomed."

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