Human civilization is not something achieved against nature; it is rather the outcome of the working of the innate qualities of man.

quote by Ludwig von Mises
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

War can really cause no economic boom, at least not directly, since an increase in wealth never does result from destruction of goods.

quote by Ludwig von Mises
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

Men are fighting... because they are convinced that the extermination of adversaries is the only means of promoting their own well-being.

quote by Ludwig von Mises
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

If some peoples pretend that history or geography gives them the right to subjugate other races, nations, or peoples, there can be no peace.

quote by Ludwig von Mises
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!

Wars of aggression are popular nowadays with those nations convinced that only victory and conquest could improve their material well-being.

quote by Ludwig von Mises
Added by Lucian Velea
Comment! | Vote! | Copy!