I am opposed to all forms of control; I am for an absolute…
“I am opposed to all forms of control; I am for an absolute laissez faire, free, unregulated economy. I am for the separation of the state and economics, just as we had separation of state and church, which led to peaceful coexistence among different religions...so the same applies to economics. If you separate the government from economics, if you do not regulate production and trade, you will have peaceful cooperation, and harmony and justice among men.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Advocates for a completely unregulated free market, arguing that separating government from economics yields peace and justice.
In simple terms: Supports total economic freedom without regulation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace laissez‑faire economics.
Themes
freedom
economics
government
individualism
Mood
optimistic
defiant
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- business policy
- tax reform
- deregulation
- entrepreneurship
- market competition
Key Concepts
liberalism
anarcho‑capitalism
property rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards prevent abuse in a fully deregulated market?
- How does this view address inequality?
A Different Perspective
Assumes all actors act ethically; ignores externalities and power imbalances.