Maxioms by Frederic Bastiat
When under the pretext of fraternity, the legal code imposes mutual sacrifices on the citizens, human nature is not thereby read more
When under the pretext of fraternity, the legal code imposes mutual sacrifices on the citizens, human nature is not thereby abrogated. Everyone will then direct his efforts toward contributing little to, and taking much from, the common fund of sacrifices. Now, is it the most unfortunate who gains from this struggle? Certainly not, but rather the most influential and calculating.
It is easier to show the disorder that must accompany reform than the order that should follow it.
It is easier to show the disorder that must accompany reform than the order that should follow it.
The plans differ; the planners are all alike...
The plans differ; the planners are all alike...
In war, the stronger overcomes the weaker. In business, the stronger imparts strength to the weaker.
In war, the stronger overcomes the weaker. In business, the stronger imparts strength to the weaker.
People are beginning to realize that the apparatus of government is costly. But what they do not know is that read more
People are beginning to realize that the apparatus of government is costly. But what they do not know is that the burden falls inevitably on them.