We must face the fact that the preservation of individual freedom is incompatible with a full satisfaction of our views of distributive justice

Quote by Friedrich August Hayek

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Even the striving for equality by means of a directed economy can result only in...

Even the striving for equality by means of a directed economy can result only in...

Give me but a firm spot on which to stand, and I shall move the...

Give me but a firm spot on which to stand, and I shall move the...

Determination is when you keep going, even when you know that you're going no where...

Determination is when you keep going, even when you know that you're going no where...

I ran and ran and ran every day, and I acquired this sense of determination,...

I ran and ran and ran every day, and I acquired this sense of determination,...

The Will of Man Is Stronger Than Iron Bars.

The Will of Man Is Stronger Than Iron Bars.

I don't think about risks much. I just do what I want to do. If...

I don't think about risks much. I just do what I want to do. If...

What makes the difference between wishing and realizing our wishes? Lots of things, and it...

What makes the difference between wishing and realizing our wishes? Lots of things, and it...

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is...

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is...

Somebody would say, `Can you write us an article about big, bodice-ripping, blockbusting romance novels?'...

Somebody would say, `Can you write us an article about big, bodice-ripping, blockbusting romance novels?'...

True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and...

True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and...

Every Frenchman wants to enjoy one or more privileges; that's the way he shows his...

Every Frenchman wants to enjoy one or more privileges; that's the way he shows his...