Socialism is workable only in heaven where it isn't needed, and in hell where they've got it

Socialism is workable only in heaven where it isn't needed, and in hell where they've got it

History suggests that capitalism is a necessary condition for political freedom

History suggests that capitalism is a necessary condition for political freedom

Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it

Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it

The dynamo of our economic system is self-interest which may range from mere petty greed to admirable types of self-expression.

The dynamo of our economic system is self-interest which may range from mere petty greed to admirable types of self-expression.

The fundamental idea of modern capitalism is not the right of the individual to possess and enjoy what he has read more

The fundamental idea of modern capitalism is not the right of the individual to possess and enjoy what he has earned, but the ;thesis that the exercise of this right redounds to the general good.

Capital is that part of wealth which is devoted to obtaining further wealth.

Capital is that part of wealth which is devoted to obtaining further wealth.

Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in read more

Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude.

The forces in a capitalist society, if left unchecked, tend to make the rich richer and the poor poorer.

The forces in a capitalist society, if left unchecked, tend to make the rich richer and the poor poorer.

Unemployment is capitalism's way of getting you to plant a garden.

Unemployment is capitalism's way of getting you to plant a garden.