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title: "2 Discouraging Quotes By Mark Skousen"
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> [In short, my vision of a responsible free society is one in which we discourage evil, but do not prohibit it. We make our children and students aware of the consequences of drug abuse and other forms of irresponsible behavior.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/in-short-my-vision-of-a-responsible-free-society-is-one-in-which-we/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

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> [The income tax is flawed for a number of reasons - it discourages economic growth and encourages a bloated government.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/the-income-tax-is-flawed-for-a-number-of-reasons-it-discourages/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

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## Other authors on Discouraging

## More by Mark Skousen

> [No one spends someone elses money as carefully as he spends his own.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/no-one-spends-someone-elses-money-as-carefully-as-he-spends-his-own/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

> [The true principle of taxation is the benefit principle - those who benefit from a government service should pay for it. It's also known…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/the-true-principle-of-taxation-is-the-benefit-principle-those-who/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

> [In the early 1980s, I burned my Social Security card at the New Orleans Investment Conference in protest of the state pension system.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/in-the-early-1980s-i-burned-my-social-security-card-at-the-new/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

> [Today's political leaders demonstrate their low opinion of the public with every social law they pass. They believe that, if given the right to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/today-s-political-leaders-demonstrate-their-low-opinion-of-the-public/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

> [Fraud is common when you give away billions. Fraud related to Hurricane Katrina spending is estimated to top $2 billion. In addition, debit cards…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/fraud-is-common-when-you-give-away-billions-fraud-related-to/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

> [Banking technology has made it simple and efficient to invest in good causes.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/banking-technology-has-made-it-simple-and-efficient-to-invest-in-good/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

> [We should not forget the principles of Christian mercy and justice: to welcome back those who are repentant and need our assistance, while encouraging…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/we-should-not-forget-the-principles-of-christian-mercy-and-justice-to/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

> [Contrary to what President Obama said in his inaugural address, going on Medicare and food stamps does not strengthen us. Just ask people who…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/contrary-to-what-president-obama-said-in-his-inaugural-address-going/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

> [Taxation is the price we pay for failing to build a civilized society. The higher the tax level, the greater the failure. A centrally…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/taxation-is-the-price-we-pay-for-failing-to-build-a-civilized-society/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

> [In short, my vision of a responsible free society is one in which we discourage evil, but do not prohibit it. We make our…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/in-short-my-vision-of-a-responsible-free-society-is-one-in-which-we/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

> [Who uses funds more productively - private citizens or the government? I dare say that Warren Buffett can use his surplus funds more effectively…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/who-uses-funds-more-productively-private-citizens-or-the-government-i/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

> [The profit motive promotes economic growth by creating better products at cheaper prices.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/the-profit-motive-promotes-economic-growth-by-creating-better/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

> [Negative books can be bestsellers, but seldom classics.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/negative-books-can-be-bestsellers-but-seldom-classics/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

> [Back in 1960, the paper dollar and the silver dollar both were the same value. They circulated next to each other. Today? The paper…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/back-in-1960-the-paper-dollar-and-the-silver-dollar-both-were-the/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

> [I've felt for some time that economics needs to be taught differently by economists who actually have had experience making a payroll or investing…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-skousen/i-ve-felt-for-some-time-that-economics-needs-to-be-taught-differently/)

[Mark Skousen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-skousen/)

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