“The state subjugates, imprisons, and kills. People tend to forget this because law-abiding citizens submit to the authority of the government without complaint in order to avoid punishment. But lawyers are more realistic and call a law that cannot be enforced by coercion an imperfect law. The authority of man-made laws rests entirely on the weapons of the police, who enforce obedience to their regulations”
Ludwig von Mises
Ludwig von Mises was an Austrian economist, social philosopher, and a leading figure of the Austrian School of Economics.
This quote highlights the often overlooked brutal force behind state authority and emphasizes the fundamental role of coercion and obedience in law enforcement.
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Ludwig von Mises Quote: The Brutal Truth About State and Law
Ludwig von Mises reveals the brutal foundation of state laws: coercion, power, and the police's role in enforcing order.
Ludwig von Mises (1881–1973) was an influential Austrian economist and philosopher considered one of the foremost representatives of the Austrian School of Economics. He made significant contributions to classical liberal economic theory and critical analysis of government intervention. His works, such as ‘The Ultimate Foundation of Economic Science’, are considered milestones in economic science.
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