Ludwig von Mises Quote

The government and its chiefs do not have the powers of the mythical Santa Claus. They cannot spend except by taking out of the pockets of some people for the benefit of others.


Planning for freedom, and sixteen other essays and addresses (ed. Libertarian Press, Incorporated, 1980)


The government and its chiefs do not have the powers of the mythical Santa Claus. They cannot spend except by taking out of the pockets of some...

The government and its chiefs do not have the powers of the mythical Santa Claus. They cannot spend except by taking out of the pockets of some...

The government and its chiefs do not have the powers of the mythical Santa Claus. They cannot spend except by taking out of the pockets of some...

The government and its chiefs do not have the powers of the mythical Santa Claus. They cannot spend except by taking out of the pockets of some...