Harry Browne (June 17, 1933 – March 1, 2006) was an American writer, politician, and investment analyst.
Everything we know about human nature and about government tells us that individuals using their own money will achieve far more good for themselves and far more for others than politicians spending money they didn't have to work to earn. Use this quote
Some people object to libertarian ideas because there are too many irresponsible people in the world - people who will cause trouble if the government doesn't restrain them. Use this quote
If younger people see older people who haven't planned ahead and have to rely on charity, the young will be more likely to provide for the future. Today when someone plans poorly, the only consequence people see is a demand for more government. Use this quote
I found that I was getting a warm reception for my message of freeing you from the income tax, releasing you from Social Security, ending the insane war on drugs, restoring gun rights, and reducing the federal government to just its constitutional functions. Use this quote
Each person is living for himself; his own happiness is all he can ever personally feel. Use this quote
For most of our history, Americans enjoyed both liberty and security from foreign threats. Use this quote
You don't have to buy from anyone. You don't have to work at any particular job. You don't have to participate in any given relationship. You can choose. Use this quote
The American way was for commerce, personal relationships, and religion to be voluntary. No one was forced to participate in something he didn't want. Use this quote
Like many people, most Libertarians feel empathy and sympathy for less fortunate people. But they know you can't have perfection in a world of limited resources. Use this quote
A Libertarian society of unfettered individualism spreads its benefits to virtually everyone - not just those who have the resources to seize political power. Use this quote
