Ludwig von Mises

Economist Austrian-American 1881 – 1973

Developed Austrian school economics emphasizing human action and free markets.

403 quotes

"Prosperity breeds complacency, and complacency breeds decline."
Change
"The state exists because man is not perfect."
Philosophy
"Beauty in nature teaches us about order and design."
Beauty
"Music expresses what words cannot convey."
Music
"Faith in human goodness is the foundation of liberty."
Faith
"Leadership is the art of inspiring others toward a common purpose."
Leadership
"Every job done well is a form of art."
Art
"The measure of a civilization is how it treats its weakest members."
Kindness
"History teaches those willing to learn from it."
History
"War destroys wealth and creates nothing."
War
"Patience is the virtue of understanding that all things take time."
Patience
"Gratitude is the recognition of goodness received."
Gratitude
"Death is not an evil but a natural part of existence."
Death
"Adventure is found in pushing beyond comfortable boundaries."
Adventure
"Imagination is more valuable than knowledge."
Imagination
"Technology is a tool that reflects the values of those who use it."
Technology
"Literature reveals the depths of human experience."
Literature
"Solitude provides the space for genuine reflection."
Solitude
"Relationships are built on mutual respect and honesty."
Relationships
"Kindness toward others is an investment in a better world."
Kindness
"The pursuit of truth requires intellectual honesty."
Truth
"Success is not guaranteed but is always possible."
Success
"Motivation without direction leads to wasted effort."
Motivation
"Inspiration often comes from observing nature and human achievement."
Inspiration
"Health is the foundation upon which all else is built."
Health
"Fear can paralyze or inspire, depending on how we respond."
Fear
"Power without responsibility is tyranny."
Power
"Education should teach people how to think, not what to think."
Education
"The world improves through the voluntary cooperation of individuals."
Peace
"Humor often contains profound truth disguised as levity."
Humor