“It must be admitted that the tendency of the human race toward liberty is largely thwarted, especially in France. This is greatly due to a fatal desire-learned from the teachings of antiquity-that our writers on public affairs have in common: They desire to set themselves above mankind in order to arrange, organize, and regulate it according to their fancy.”
French economist and a prominent figure in the classical liberal tradition. Born on June 30, 1801, and died on December 24, 1850. His writings had a profound impact on economics and political philosophy. more
“We all have our fictions, little lies we tell ourselves to keep going from one day to the next.”
“The familiar was usually invisible; how many people really noticed everything they saw?”
“If you think success will make you happy, you have it backwards.”
“If you want to follow your dreams, you have to say no to all the alternatives.”
“If you’re not pissing someone off, you probably aren’t doing anything important.”