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Ludwig von Mises
“It is labor alone that is productive: it creates wealth and therewith lays the outward foundations for the inward flowering of man.”
Ludwig von Mises, Liberalism: The Classical Tradition

“People as a whole do not like change or they would change themselves. What they want is for you to change, so they can be rewarded for it.”
Tom Stamper

Victor Hugo
“It is very fortunate that kings cannot err. Hence their contradictions never perplex us.”
Victor Hugo, The Man Who Laughs

Ronald Reagan
“Socialism only works in two places: Heaven where they don't need it and hell where they already have it.”
Ronald Reagan

Miyamoto Musashi
“1. Accept everything just the way it is.
2. Do not seek pleasure for its own sake.
3. Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.
4. Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.
5. Be detached from desire your whole life long.
6. Do not regret what you have done.
7. Never be jealous.
8. Never let yourself be saddened by a separation.
9. Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself nor others.
10. Do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love.
11. In all things have no preferences.
12. Be indifferent to where you live.
13. Do not pursue the taste of good food.
14. Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need.
15. Do not act following customary beliefs.
16. Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful.
17. Do not fear death.
18. Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age.
19. Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help.
20. You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honour.
21. Never stray from the Way.”
Miyamoto Musashi

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