Author: Ludwig von Mises

Quotes

The philosophy of protectionism is a philosophy of war.

The philosophy of protectionism is a philosophy of war.

- Ludwig von Mises

If some peoples pretend that history or geography gives them the right to subjugate other races, nations, or peoples, there can be no peace.

If some peoples pretend that history or geography gives them the right to subjugate other races, nations, or peoples, there can be no peace.

- Ludwig von Mises

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

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

- Ludwig von Mises

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

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

- Ludwig von Mises

War can really cause no economic boom, at least not directly, since an increase in wealth never does result from destruction of goods.

War can really cause no economic boom, at least not directly, since an increase in wealth never does result from destruction of goods.

- Ludwig von Mises

Only one thing can conquer war - that attitude of mind which can see nothing in war but destruction and annihilation.

Only one thing can conquer war - that attitude of mind which can see nothing in war but destruction and annihilation.

- Ludwig von Mises

Men are fighting... because they are convinced that the extermination of adversaries is the only means of promoting their own well-being.

Men are fighting... because they are convinced that the extermination of adversaries is the only means of promoting their own well-being.

- Ludwig von Mises

Whoever wishes peace among peoples must fight statism.

Whoever wishes peace among peoples must fight statism.

- Ludwig von Mises

A lasting order cannot be established by bayonets.

A lasting order cannot be established by bayonets.

- Ludwig von Mises

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