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"It is the consumers who make poor people rich and rich people poor."

"It is the consumers who make poor people rich and rich people poor."

Ludwig von Mises, Austrian Economist

Economics, Consumption, Wealth, Poverty

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"And we have abundant natural energy resources in the country. We haven't been taking adequate advantage of them, and we can burn coal in a clean way; we could improve the grid."

"And we have abundant natural energy resources in the country. We haven't been taking adequate advantage of them, and we can burn coal in a clean way; we could improve the grid."

John W. Snow, American Economist

Nation, Country, Energy

29

"I've always thought that underpopulated countries in Africa are vastly underpolluted."

"I've always thought that underpopulated countries in Africa are vastly underpolluted."

Lawrence Summers, American Economist

Thought, Countries

29

"Let her know that her look really works for you."

"Let her know that her look really works for you."

Auliq Ice, Ugandan Economist

Admiration, Love, Feeling, Relationship

29

"And those are the Rich, who transmit what they have to their Posterity; whereby particular Families become rich; and of such are compounded Cities, Countries, Nations, etc."

"And those are the Rich, who transmit what they have to their Posterity; whereby particular Families become rich; and of such are compounded Cities, Countries, Nations, etc."

Dudley North, English Economist

Wealth, Cities, Countries, Nations, Posterity

29

"Our view is that economic isolationism is the wrong way to go. Vibrant, successful growing economies that advance the interests of their citizens engage the global economy. And, we're committed to engaging the global economy."

"Our view is that economic isolationism is the wrong way to go. Vibrant, successful growing economies that advance the interests of their citizens engage the global economy. And, we're committed to engaging the global economy."

John W. Snow, American Economist

Success, Successful, Economy, Wrong

29

"Delaware's firefighters put their lives in jeopardy every day in an effort to keep families safe."

"Delaware's firefighters put their lives in jeopardy every day in an effort to keep families safe."

Thomas Carper, American Economist

Sacrifice, Day, Effort, Jeopardy

29

"The Question to be considered is, Whether the Government have reason by a Law, to prohibit the taking more than 4 l. per cent Interest for Money lent, or to leave the Borrower and Lender to make their own Bargains."

"The Question to be considered is, Whether the Government have reason by a Law, to prohibit the taking more than 4 l. per cent Interest for Money lent, or to leave the Borrower and Lender to make their own Bargains."

Dudley North, English Economist

Government, Money, Interest, Law

29

"I would rather aim high and miss the mark than low and make it."

"I would rather aim high and miss the mark than low and make it."

Auliq Ice, Ugandan Economist

Ambition, Goal, Courage, Inspirational

28

"Modesty is a vastly overrated virtue."

"Modesty is a vastly overrated virtue."

John Kenneth Galbraith, American Economist

Virtue, Modesty

28

"If history could teach us anything, it would be that private property is inextricably linked with civilization."

"If history could teach us anything, it would be that private property is inextricably linked with civilization."

Ludwig von Mises, Austrian Economist

History, Civilization, Property

28

"In life; threats, misery and pain weigh the same."

"In life; threats, misery and pain weigh the same."

Auliq Ice, Ugandan Economist

Struggle, Life, Misery, Pain, Weight

28

"Wherefore when a man giveth out his money upon condition that be may not demand it back until a certain time to come, he certainly may take a compensation for this inconvenience which he admits against himself."

"Wherefore when a man giveth out his money upon condition that be may not demand it back until a certain time to come, he certainly may take a compensation for this inconvenience which he admits against himself."

William Petty, English Economist

Money, Time, Man, May

28

"All parties without exception, when they seek for power, are varieties of absolutism."

"All parties without exception, when they seek for power, are varieties of absolutism."

Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, French Economist

28

"Thirteen thousand dollars a year is not enough to raise a family. That's not enough to pay your bills and save for their future. That's barely enough to provide for even the most basic needs."

"Thirteen thousand dollars a year is not enough to raise a family. That's not enough to pay your bills and save for their future. That's barely enough to provide for even the most basic needs."

Thomas Carper, American Economist

Family, Future, Needs

28

"After graduating in engineering I went to the University of Kansas to get an MA in economics as a vehicle for allowing me to decide if I wanted to continue in economics."

"After graduating in engineering I went to the University of Kansas to get an MA in economics as a vehicle for allowing me to decide if I wanted to continue in economics."

Vernon L. Smith, American Economist

Economy, Economics, Engineering, University

28

"We have to keep our eye on inflation, but so far inflation remains reasonably in check on the global stage."

"We have to keep our eye on inflation, but so far inflation remains reasonably in check on the global stage."

John W. Snow, American Economist

Economy, Eye, Inflation

28

"Too much of what is called "education" is little more than an expensive isolation from reality."

"Too much of what is called "education" is little more than an expensive isolation from reality."

Thomas Sowell, American Economist

Education, Isolation, Reality

28

"After my stellar first grade academic achievements, I continued to perform well in the city primary schools - except for penmanship, which was not my forte."

"After my stellar first grade academic achievements, I continued to perform well in the city primary schools - except for penmanship, which was not my forte."

Vernon L. Smith, American Economist

Character, First, Schools

28

"Not only has this subject been long associated with the ideas of thinking men over the ages but its practical importance is attested to by the huge resources of men and material thrown into this type of work."

"Not only has this subject been long associated with the ideas of thinking men over the ages but its practical importance is attested to by the huge resources of men and material thrown into this type of work."

Robert Hofstadter, American Economist

Man, Men, Work, Ideas, Importance

28

"Mystical references to society and its programs to help may warm the hearts of the gullible but what it really means is putting more power in the hands of bureaucrats."

"Mystical references to society and its programs to help may warm the hearts of the gullible but what it really means is putting more power in the hands of bureaucrats."

Thomas Sowell, American Economist

Power, Society, Help, May

28

"We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others' well-being."

"We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others' well-being."

Auliq Ice, Ugandan Economist

Peace, Compassion, Future, Humanity

28

"Well, I think the best thing we can do for the short term is move good energy legislation through to the Congress; I'm encouraged that there's some prospect for that now."

"Well, I think the best thing we can do for the short term is move good energy legislation through to the Congress; I'm encouraged that there's some prospect for that now."

John W. Snow, American Economist

Politics, Congress, Energy, Legislation, Now

28

"Without that sense of security which property gives, the land would still be uncultivated."

"Without that sense of security which property gives, the land would still be uncultivated."

Francois Quesnay, French Economist

Land, Property, Security, Sense

28

"We have to accept that there are certain things in our life that are inescapable. These are the things that come natural to us and are necessary to our existence."

"We have to accept that there are certain things in our life that are inescapable. These are the things that come natural to us and are necessary to our existence."

Auliq Ice, Ugandan Economist

Acceptance, Life, Existence, Nature

27

"The object of government in peace and in war is not the glory of rulers or of races, but the happiness of common man."

"The object of government in peace and in war is not the glory of rulers or of races, but the happiness of common man."

William Beveridge, English Economist

Happiness, Government, Peace, War

27

"Many people love in themselves what they hate in others."

"Many people love in themselves what they hate in others."

E. F. Schumacher, English Economist

Love, People, Hate

27

"As regards this country, in which protection has always to some extent existed, it is the best customer that England ever had, and our demands upon her grow most steadily and regularly under protection."

"As regards this country, in which protection has always to some extent existed, it is the best customer that England ever had, and our demands upon her grow most steadily and regularly under protection."

Henry Charles Carey, American Economist

Nation, Country, Customer, England, Protection

27

"A bad book is the worse that it cannot repent. It has not been the devil's policy to keep the masses of mankind in ignorance; but finding that they will read, he is doing all in his power to poison their books."

"A bad book is the worse that it cannot repent. It has not been the devil's policy to keep the masses of mankind in ignorance; but finding that they will read, he is doing all in his power to poison their books."

John Kenneth Galbraith, American Economist

Power, Policy, Books, Devil

27

"I gradually became persuaded that the subjects, without intending to, had revealed to me a basic truth about markets that was foreign to the literature of economics."

"I gradually became persuaded that the subjects, without intending to, had revealed to me a basic truth about markets that was foreign to the literature of economics."

Vernon L. Smith, American Economist

Truth, Economics, Literature

27

"The power of the sword, say the minority... is in the hands of Congress."

"The power of the sword, say the minority... is in the hands of Congress."

Tench Coxe, American Economist

Power, Congress, Minority

27

"I hope no man takes what I said about the living and dieing of men for mathematical demonstration."

"I hope no man takes what I said about the living and dieing of men for mathematical demonstration."

William Petty, English Economist

Man, Men, Hope, Living

27

"Labor wants pride and joy in doing good work, a sense of making or doing something beautiful or useful - to be treated with dignity and respect as brother and sister."

"Labor wants pride and joy in doing good work, a sense of making or doing something beautiful or useful - to be treated with dignity and respect as brother and sister."

Thorstein Veblen, American Economist

Work, Sister, Brother, Dignity

27

"If everything is possible, then it is also possible that something is impossible."

"If everything is possible, then it is also possible that something is impossible."

Auliq Ice, Ugandan Economist

Paradox, Limit, Truth, Reality

27

"To succeed, No one's going to make way for you. You must find the light and make way for yourself."

"To succeed, No one's going to make way for you. You must find the light and make way for yourself."

Auliq Ice, Ugandan Economist

Success, Light, Self, Determination

26

"Passion is the fuel that keeps your venture going,even when income is no where to be found."

"Passion is the fuel that keeps your venture going,even when income is no where to be found."

Auliq Ice, Ugandan Economist

Passion, Strength, Drive, Perseverance

26

"It's always nice to hear that you're appreciated for all that you do."

"It's always nice to hear that you're appreciated for all that you do."

Auliq Ice, Ugandan Economist

Appreciation, Gratitude, Support, Life

26

"Wall Street people learn nothing and forget everything."

"Wall Street people learn nothing and forget everything."

Benjamin Graham, American Economist

People, Forget, Nothing

26

"The march of science and technology does not imply growing intellectual complexity in the lives of most people. It often means the opposite."

"The march of science and technology does not imply growing intellectual complexity in the lives of most people. It often means the opposite."

Thomas Sowell, American Economist

Science, Technology, People, Complexity

26

"Socialism is an alternative to capitalism as potassium cyanide is an alternative to water."

"Socialism is an alternative to capitalism as potassium cyanide is an alternative to water."

Ludwig von Mises, Austrian Economist

Politics, Socialism, Capitalism, Critique

26

"It is amazing that people who think we cannot afford to pay for doctors, hospitals, and medication somehow think that we can afford to pay for doctors, hospitals, medication and a government bureaucracy to administer it."

"It is amazing that people who think we cannot afford to pay for doctors, hospitals, and medication somehow think that we can afford to pay for doctors, hospitals, medication and a government bureaucracy to administer it."

Thomas Sowell, American Economist

Government, People, Bureaucracy, Doctors

26

"In 1941 I finished at Allison Intermediate School (grades 7-9), and started at North High School, commuting by bicycle about 5 miles from home to school."

"In 1941 I finished at Allison Intermediate School (grades 7-9), and started at North High School, commuting by bicycle about 5 miles from home to school."

Vernon L. Smith, American Economist

26

"From where I am sitting much of the country now sees the President the way I have seen him since the campaign. He is an ambitious leftist, with little understanding of economics, and with far-reaching goals to create significant and irreversible growth of government and redistribution of wealth through dramatic changes in tax, regulatory, and spending policies."

"From where I am sitting much of the country now sees the President the way I have seen him since the campaign. He is an ambitious leftist, with little understanding of economics, and with far-reaching goals to create significant and irreversible growth of government and redistribution of wealth through dramatic changes in tax, regulatory, and spending policies."

Charles W. Calomiris, American Economist

Government, Goals, Growth, Wealth

26

"Faith is the leverage we need to liberate us from the shackles of unbelief."

"Faith is the leverage we need to liberate us from the shackles of unbelief."

Auliq Ice, Ugandan Economist

Faith, Belief, Freedom, Mind

26

"Elections should be held on April 16th- the day after we pay our income taxes. That is one of the few things that might discourage politicians from being big spenders."

"Elections should be held on April 16th- the day after we pay our income taxes. That is one of the few things that might discourage politicians from being big spenders."

Thomas Sowell, American Economist

Politics, April, Being, Day, Elections

25

"God gave you two hands one belongs to you and the other to your fellow man."

"God gave you two hands one belongs to you and the other to your fellow man."

Auliq Ice, Ugandan Economist

Faith, God, Life, Man, Compassion

25

"Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for economists."

"Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for economists."

John Kenneth Galbraith, American Economist

Economy, Economics

25

"When goods do not cross borders, soldiers will."

"When goods do not cross borders, soldiers will."

Frederic Bastiat, French Economist

Society, Soldiers, Will

25

"We do not see the sort of fundamental changes that would be necessary to reduce the trajectory of federal health spending by a significant amount and, on the contrary, the legislation significantly expands the federal responsibility for health care costs."

"We do not see the sort of fundamental changes that would be necessary to reduce the trajectory of federal health spending by a significant amount and, on the contrary, the legislation significantly expands the federal responsibility for health care costs."

Doug Elmendorf, American Economist

Health, Care, Legislation, Responsibility

25

"One of the worst of errors would be the general admission of the proposition that a Government has no right to interfere for any purpose except for that of affording protection."

"One of the worst of errors would be the general admission of the proposition that a Government has no right to interfere for any purpose except for that of affording protection."

Nassau William Senior, English Economist

Government, Purpose, Errors, Protection

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