Quote by Milton Friedman
The world runs on individuals pursuing their self interests. The g

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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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

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Many people want the government to protect the consumer. A much more urgent problem is to protect the consumer from the government. – Milton Friedman

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Above all we should not forget that government is an evil, a usurpation upon the private judgement and individual conscience of mankind. – William Godwin

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But then it hasnt really been a focus of our government to make us an educated people. – Maynard James Keenan

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People in government and public life are being kicked around at a high rate of speed. – Arlen Specter

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Government does not solve problems it subsidizes them. – Ronald Reagan

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