Even the striving for equality by means of a directed economy can result only in an officially enforced inequality - an authoritarian determination of the status of each individual in the new hierarchical order

Quote by Friedrich August Hayek

Topics: Determination Quotes, Economics Quotes, Equality Quotes

Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a...

Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a...

We must show that liberty is not merely one particular value but that it is...

We must show that liberty is not merely one particular value but that it is...

To act on the belief that we possess the knowledge and the power which enable...

To act on the belief that we possess the knowledge and the power which enable...

Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a...

Perhaps the fact that we have seen millions voting themselves into complete dependence on a...

Freedom granted only when it is known beforehand that its effects will be beneficial is...

Freedom granted only when it is known beforehand that its effects will be beneficial is...

There is all the difference in the world between treating people equally and attempting to...

There is all the difference in the world between treating people equally and attempting to...

It is neither necessary nor desirable that national boundaries should mark sharp differences in standards...

It is neither necessary nor desirable that national boundaries should mark sharp differences in standards...

From the fact that people are very different it follows that, if we treat them...

From the fact that people are very different it follows that, if we treat them...

Only where we ourselves are responsible for our own interests and are free to sacrifice...

Only where we ourselves are responsible for our own interests and are free to sacrifice...

Only where we ourselves are responsible for our own interests and are free to sacrifice...

Only where we ourselves are responsible for our own interests and are free to sacrifice...

We must face the fact that the preservation of individual freedom is incompatible with a...

We must face the fact that the preservation of individual freedom is incompatible with a...

We must show that liberty is not merely one particular value but that it is...

We must show that liberty is not merely one particular value but that it is...

Our culture has made us all the same. No one is truly white or black...

Our culture has made us all the same. No one is truly white or black...

A man who does not think for himself does not think at all.

A man who does not think for himself does not think at all.

Dont ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do...

Dont ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do...

The individual who refuses to defend his rights when called by his government deserves to...

The individual who refuses to defend his rights when called by his government deserves to...

As much as I live I shall not imitate them or hate myself for being...

As much as I live I shall not imitate them or hate myself for being...

There, right in the midst of our lives, is that which satisfies the craving for...

There, right in the midst of our lives, is that which satisfies the craving for...

In reality, humility means nothing other than complete honesty about yourself.

In reality, humility means nothing other than complete honesty about yourself.

Let every man judge according to his own standards, by what he has himself read,...

Let every man judge according to his own standards, by what he has himself read,...

The Americans combine the notions of religion and liberty so intimately in their minds, that...

The Americans combine the notions of religion and liberty so intimately in their minds, that...

His morality is all sympathy, just what morality should be

His morality is all sympathy, just what morality should be