Ludwig von Mises Quotes:
Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: September 29, 1881 - October 10, 1973
Birthday: September 29
Death: October 10
It is important to remember that government interference always means either violent action or the threat of such action. Government is in the last resort the employment of armed men, of policemen, gendarmes, soldiers, prison guards, and hangmen. The essential feature of government is the enforcement of its decrees by beating, killing, and imprisoning. Those who are asking for more government interference are asking ultimately for more compulsion and less freedom.
source: Ludwig Von Mises (1990). “Economic freedom and interventionism: an anthology of articles and essays”
topic: Mean, Men, Prison Guards, Hangman
