Ludwig von Mises: "Liberalism and capitalism address themselves to the cool, well-balanced mind. They proceed by strict logic, eliminating any appeal to the emotions. Socialism, on the contrary, works on the emotions, tries to violate logical considerations by rousing a sense of personal interest and to stifle the voice of reason by awakening primitive instincts." - Socialism
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| Ludwig von Mises | Not with weapons but only with the spirit can a minority overcome the majority. | Nation, State, and Economy | p. 106 | Spirit |
| Ludwig von Mises | What warrants success in a fight for freedom and civilization is not merely material equipment but first of all the spirit that animates those handling the weapons. This heroic spirit cannot be bought by inflation. | The Theory of Money and Credit | p. 469 | Spirit |