It has long been apparent that many people in the media don't believe you're competent to make your own decisions. Harry Browne apparentcompetentdecision Change image and share on social
Like many people, most Libertarians feel empathy and sympathy for less fortunate people. But they know you can't have perfection in a world of limited resources. Harry Browne empathyfeelfortunate Change image and share on social
In the 1880s, people all over the world looked to America for inspiration. Its very existence was proof that it was possible to have a relatively free and peaceful country. No income tax, no foreign wars, no welfare state, no intrusions on civil liberties. Harry Browne 1880samericacivil share on social
Communities don't think, don't believe, don't want, don't have needs, don't have interests and don't make decisions. Only individuals have minds that generate desires and needs - and only individuals can make choices and decisions. Harry Browne choicecommunitydecision share on social
Since no one but you can know what's best for you, government control can't make your life better. Harry Browne controlgovernmentlife Change image and share on social
Left-wing politicians take away your liberty in the name of children and of fighting poverty, while right-wing politicians do it in the name of family values and fighting drugs. Either way, government gets bigger and you become less free. Harry Browne bigchilddrug share on social
When people do things for you, it's because they want to - because you, in some way, give them something meaningful that makes them want to please you, not because anyone owes you anything. Harry Browne givemakemeaningful Change image and share on social
You don't need an explanation for everything, Recognize that there are such things as miracles - events for which there are no ready explanations. Later knowledge may explain those events quite easily. Harry Browne easilyeventexplain share on social
Forcing people to be generous isn't humanitarian, effective, compassionate or moral. Only acts that are truly voluntary for all concerned can be truly compassionate. Harry Browne actcompassionateconcern Change image and share on social
Whenever I say that America has become an empire, someone is sure to say I'm being ridiculous. Harry Browne americaempireridiculous Change image and share on social
