Libertarianism Quotes

“The notion that the government should have a monopoly on marriage is a relatively new idea.”

“The leave-us-alone coalition is the coalition that is the majority in this country.”

“It is not my view that a libertarian society would be a perfect one. It would only be a great deal better than any society that has ever existed.”

“Taxation is theft. It is the government taking your property without your consent.”

“The best government is that which governs least.”

“Libertarianism is the view that each person has the right to live his life in any way he chooses so long as he respects the equal rights of others.”

“The state is a gang of thieves writ large.”

“You can't be for big government, big taxes, and big bureaucracy and still be for the little guy.”

“Government is a parasite that thrives on the productive sectors of the economy.”

“The 'private sector' of the economy is, in fact, the voluntary sector; and the 'public sector' is, in fact, the coercive sector.”

“We need to get the government out of the way of our citizens and our businesses.”

“There is no such thing as a good tax.”

“That's the problem with being a libertarian. You can't betray your country, because you don't have one.”

“The State is the great fictitious entity by which everyone seeks to live at the expense of everyone else.”

“The institution of private property is the most important institution of civilization.”

“Every act of the state is an act of coercion.”

“The greatest enemy of mankind is government.”

“The government that governs best is the government that governs least.”

“No matter how subtly disguised, the racket of the State is always the same: to take your money and tell you what to do.”

“The government is a giant corporation with a monopoly on coercion.”