Intellects whose desires have outstripped their understanding. Friedrich August von Hayek desireintellectoutstrip Change image and share on social
The curious task of economics is to demonstrate to men how little they really know about what they imagine they can design. Friedrich August von Hayek curiousdemonstratedesign Change image and share on social
A claim for equality of material position can be met only by a government with totalitarian powers. Friedrich August von Hayek claimequalitygovernment Change image and share on social
'Emergencies' have always been the pretext on which the safeguards of individual liberty have been eroded. Friedrich August von Hayek emergencyerodeindividual Change image and share on social
It can hardly be denied that such a demand quite arbitrarily limits the facts which are to be admitted as possible causes of the events which occur in the real world. Friedrich August von Hayek admitarbitrarilydemand Change image and share on social
The progress of the natural sciences in modern times has of course so much exceeded all expectations that any suggestion that there may be some limits to it is bound to arouse suspicion. Friedrich August von Hayek arousebindexceed Change image and share on social
To act on the belief that we possess the knowledge and the power which enable us to shape the processes of society entirely to our liking, knowledge which in fact we do not possess, is likely to make us do much harm. Friedrich August von Hayek actbeliefenable share on social
We shall not grow wiser before we learn that much that we have done was very foolish. Friedrich August von Hayek foolishgrowlearn Change image and share on social
He will therefore have to use what knowledge he can achieve, not to shape the results as the craftsman shapes his handiwork, but rather to cultivate a growth by providing the appropriate environment, in the manner in which the gardener does this for his plants. Friedrich August von Hayek achievecraftsmancultivate share on social
We have indeed at the moment little cause for pride: as a profession we have made a mess of things. Friedrich August von Hayek makemesmoment Change image and share on social
