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“Violent resistance against the power of the state is the last resort of the minority in its effort to break loose from the oppression of the majority. ... The citizen must not be so narrowly circumscribed in his activities that, if he thinks differently from those in power, his only choice is either to perish or to destroy the machinery of state.”

Quote by Ludwig von Mises

Book:The free and prosperous commonwealth: an exposition of the ideas of classical liberalism

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The free and prosperous commonwealth: an exposition of the ideas of classical liberalism

This book delves into the foundational concepts of classical liberalism, offering an in-depth analysis of its core ideas and their implications for society and economics. more

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Ludwig von Mises

Ludwig von Mises was a prominent economist, philosopher, and social theorist born on September 29, 1881, in Austria, and passed away on October 10, 1973. He is considered one of the most influential economists of the 20th century and a leading advocate for free-market economics. more

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