Quote by Ludwig von Mises on Freedom and Totalitarianism

„It is vain to fight totalitarianism by adopting totalitarian methods. Freedom can only be won by men unconditionally committed to the principles of freedom. The first requisite for a better social order is the return to unrestricted freedom of thought and speech.“

Ludwig von MisesLudwig von Mises warns against fighting totalitarianism with totalitarian methods and highlights the importance of freedom and free speech.
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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 emphasizes the importance of freedom and unrestricted freedom of thought and speech as a basis for a better society and criticizes totalitarian countermeasures.


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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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