“The inferiority of the multitude manifests itself most convincingly in the fact that they loathe the capitalistic system and stigmatize the profits that their own behavior creates as unfair.”
― The Ultimate Foundation of Economic Science: An Essay on Method
― The Ultimate Foundation of Economic Science: An Essay on Method
“Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.”
― Prejudices First Series
― Prejudices First Series
“Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its brevity.”
― Les Caractères
― Les Caractères
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