"The government has nothing to give to anybody that it doesn't first take from someone else."

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Source : Henry Hazlitt (1971). “Man Vs. the Welfare State”, p.70, Ludwig von Mises Institute

Henry Hazlitt

#Government Quotes #Giving Quotes #Firsts Quotes

“Life's too short. If you're passionate - stand up.”
“The prison was very important - as everywhere on earth. Everywhere the building of a prison is the first step in the organization of a civilized state.”
“There are occasions when you can hear the mysterious language of the Earth, in water, or coming through the trees, emanating from the mosses, seeping through the under currents of the soil, but you have to be willing to wait and receive.”
“The word of God teaches that Christians suffer in order that they might glorify God in their lives.”
“Human ingenuity has given centuries to the goal of ensuring that the human body might move around at an even 68 degrees all year.”
“I feel it is our inherent duty as a humane society, above any intangible responsibility, to invest in our world's children's potential, passion and confidence.”

Source : Tolucan Times, October 27, 2010.
“I think it's important for us to allow ourselves to be in creative bubble when you really need to finish something. You can always re enter the world after, once you feel like you're done with it.”
“I just liked the idea of being engaged.”

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