Making capitalism out of socialism is like making eggs out of an omelet.

Making capitalism out of socialism is like making eggs out of an omelet.

The genius of a good leader is to leave behind him a situation which common sense, without the grace of read more

The genius of a good leader is to leave behind him a situation which common sense, without the grace of genius, can deal with successfully.

So far as business and money are concerned, a country gains nothing by a successful war, even though that war read more

So far as business and money are concerned, a country gains nothing by a successful war, even though that war involves the acquisition of immense new provinces.

Justice is incidental to law and order.

Justice is incidental to law and order.

Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.

Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.

Nobody can be trusted with unlimited power. The more power a regime has, the more likely people will be killed. read more

Nobody can be trusted with unlimited power. The more power a regime has, the more likely people will be killed. This is a major reason for promoting freedom.

To be a leader of men one must turn one's back on men.

To be a leader of men one must turn one's back on men.

The aspiration toward freedom is the most essentially human of all human manifestations.

The aspiration toward freedom is the most essentially human of all human manifestations.

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright read more

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.