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Abuse of power

Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.

Author Greg RavenPosted on April 4, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories libertyTags James Madison

Silent encroachments

I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.

Author Greg RavenPosted on April 4, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories libertyTags James Madison

Belief in the free market

Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself.

Author Greg RavenPosted on April 4, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories capitalism, libertyTags Milton Friedman

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