Ludwig von Mises Quote: The Brutal Truth About State and Law

„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 MisesLudwig von Mises reveals the brutal foundation of state laws: coercion, power, and the police's role in enforcing order.
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Ludwig von Mises was an Austrian economist, social philosopher, and one of the leading figures 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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Quote by Ludwig von Mises on the state's use of coercion to enforce laws

Ludwig von Mises (1881–1973) was a prominent Austrian economist and social philosopher, known for his contributions to the Austrian School of economics. He significantly influenced libertarian and free-market economic theory and was a critic of socialism and interventionism.

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