Ludwig von Mises: "It is justifiable if ethics and religion tell people that they ought to make better use of the well-being that capitalism brings them. . . . But it is irresponsible to condemn one social system and to recommend its replacement by another system without having fully investigated the economic consequences of each." - Theory and History
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| Ludwig von Mises | The essence of an individuals freedom is the opportunity to deviate from traditional ways of thinking and of doing things. | Theory and History | p. 378 | Creativity |
| Ludwig von Mises | Only the human mind that directs action and production is creative. | Human Action | p. 141; p. 141 | Creativity |