Quote by Milton Friedman
Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. – Milton Friedman

Other quotes by Milton Friedman

History suggests that capitalism is a necessary condition for political freedom. Clearly it is not a sufficient condition. – Milton Friedman

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Freedom
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The world runs on individuals pursuing their self interests. The great achievements of civilization have not come from government bureaus. Einstein didnt construct his theory under order from a, from a bureaucrat. Henry Ford didnt revolutionize the automobile industry that way. – Milton Friedman

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Government
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A major source of objection to a free economy is precisely that group thinks they ought to want. Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself. – Milton Friedman

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Freedom
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Let me give you a definition of ethics: It is good to maintain and further life it is bad to damage and destroy life. – Albert Schweitzer

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good

We must not discriminate between things. Where things are concerned there are no class distinctions. We must pick out what is good for us where we can find it. – Pablo Picasso

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good

It feels good to have your work respected again. – Eminem

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good

Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained. – Lao Tzu

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good

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