Ludwig von Mises's Quotes

Economically considered, war and revolution are always bad business.

Ludwig von Mises

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

Ludwig von Mises

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

Ludwig von Mises

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

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

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The state can be and has often been in the course of history the main source of mischief and disaster.

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If history could teach us anything, it would be that private property is inextricably linked with civilization.

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To defeat the aggressors is not enough to make peace durable. The main thing is to discard the ideology that generates war.

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The attainment of the economic aims of man presupposes peace.

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

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Whoever wishes peace among peoples must fight statism.

Ludwig von Mises