The world runs on individuals pursuing their self interests. The great achievements of civilization have not come from government bureaus. Einstein didn't construct his theory under order from a, from a bureaucrat. Henry Ford didn't revolutionize the automobile industry that way. Milton Friedman achievementautomobilebureau share on social
The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem. Milton Friedman badgovernmentproblem Change image and share on social
History suggests that capitalism is a necessary condition for political freedom. Clearly it is not a sufficient condition. Milton Friedman capitalismconditionfreedom Change image and share on social
There's no such thing as a free lunch. Milton Friedman freelunchthing Change image and share on social
Nothing is so permanent as a temporary government program. Milton Friedman governmentpermanentprogram Change image and share on social
Universities exist to transmit knowledge and understanding of ideas and values to students not to provide entertainment for spectators or employment for athletes. Milton Friedman athleteemploymententertainment Change image and share on social
Most of the energy of political work is devoted to correcting the effects of mismanagement of government. Milton Friedman correctdevoteeffect Change image and share on social
The Great Depression, like most other periods of severe unemployment, was produced by government mismanagement rather than by any inherent instability of the private economy. Milton Friedman depressioneconomygovernment Change image and share on social
Governments never learn. Only people learn. Milton Friedman governmentlearnpeople Change image and share on social
Most economic fallacies derive from the tendency to assume that there is a fixed pie, that one party can gain only at the expense of another. Milton Friedman assumederiveeconomic Change image and share on social
