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In the 1880s, people all over the world looked to America for inspiration. Its very existence was proof that it was possible to have a relatively free and peaceful country. No income tax, no foreign wars, no welfare state, no intrusions on civil liberties. ↗

— Harry Browne

#civil #civil liberties #country #existence #foreign

It has long been apparent that many people in the media don't believe you're competent to make your own decisions. ↗

— Harry Browne

#been #believe #competent #decisions #long

Libertarians know that a free country has nothing to fear from anyone coming in or going out - while a welfare state is scared to death of poor people coming in and rich people getting out. ↗

— Harry Browne

#coming #country #death #fear #free

The Bill of Rights isn't some legalistic fine print. It was written to make our lives freer, more prosperous, and happier. By forsaking it, America has become no better than any other country in the world. ↗

— Harry Browne

#any #become #better #bill #bill of rights

Whenever I say that America has become an empire, someone is sure to say I'm being ridiculous. ↗

— Harry Browne

#become #being #empire #i #ridiculous

Expect people to be better than they are; it helps them to become better. But don't be disappointed when they are not; it helps them to keep trying. ↗

— Merry Browne

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I would like to electrocute everyone who uses the word "fair" in connection with income tax policies. ↗

— William F. Buckley, Jr.

#everyone #fair #i #income #income tax

The more complicated and powerful the job, the more rudimentary the preparation for it. ↗

— William F. Buckley, Jr.

#job #more #powerful #preparation #rudimentary

Tea-shops were to become my favourite haunts in England. ↗

— Zola Budd

#england #favourite #haunts #were

We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. ↗