Mark Skousen Quotes
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The triumph of persuasion over force is the sign of a civilized society.
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Even though I've reached retirement age, I still plan to work - writing my investment newsletter, speaking at conferences, publishing books, and producing conferences like…
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Gold is as steady as a rock, a standardbearer by which all currencies can be accurately measured.
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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…
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Taxation is the price we pay for failing to build a civilized society. The higher the tax level, the greater the failure.
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You can judge a man by the books in his library.
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No one spends someone elses money as carefully as he spends his own.
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Donating money to a few of my favorite free-market organizations used to be a pleasant duty, but now I'm literally inundated with demands from hundreds…
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Gold and Silver have always had value, never gone to zero. Can you say the same for stocks and bonds?
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One suggestion my wife and I have used in our personal finance courses we teach at college is simply writing down all expenditures and seeing…
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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 chose,…
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In a free society, individuals have the right to do right or wrong, as long as they don't threaten or infringe upon the rights or…
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I am tired of the constant demonizing of people via political labels.
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It is business that generates the jobs, income and taxes that keep a country going.
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Negative books can be bestsellers, but seldom classics.
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The income tax is flawed for a number of reasons - it discourages economic growth and encourages a bloated government.
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The media simply does not understand Econ 101.
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All workers, whether they are employed in the private or public sector, should avoid living 'paycheck to paycheck.' Studies show that every household wastes 10%…
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Back in 1960, the paper dollar and the silver dollar both were the same value. They circulated next to each other. Today? The paper dollar…
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Bitcoin is not an actual physical coin, and if computers are shut down, you can't buy or sell them. That's why nothing will ever replace…
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