Milton Friedman Quotes

And what does reward virtue? You think the communist commissar rewards virtue? You think a Hitler rewards virtue? You think, excuse me, if you'll pardon me, American presidents reward virtue? Do they choose their appointees on the basis of the virtue of the people appointed or on the basis of their political clout?

Milton Friedman

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: economist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: July 31, 1912 - November 16, 2006

Topics

PeopleMeThinkAmericanPolitical

I have a pretty open mind about supernatural stuff - I do believe that there's more to this world than what meets the eye.

Jennifer McMahon

MindWorldEyeBelieveMoreOpen

Singing provides a true sense of lightheartedness. If I sing when I am alone, I feel wonderful. It's freedom.

Andrea Bocelli

FreedomAloneI AmSingingFeel

Where ambition can cover its enterprises, even to the person himself, under the appearance of principle, it is the most incurable and inflexible of passions.

Angela Carter

AmbitionAppearancePersonWhere

My biggest aim of all is to win trophies with Real Madrid.

Toni Kroos

WinAimRealTrophiesMadrid

I don't like to brag, but I must tell you that I am regarded in some circles as being in the upper echelons of the elite loony left.

Michael Leunig

I AmYouTellCirclesEliteLeft

People's faith, people's beliefs are such a personal thing, and it defies definition. I'm so rarely interested in discussing what I believe or what you believe. I think it's liquid, anyway.

Lorraine Toussaint

FaithPeopleBelieveThinkYou

Don't be afraid to have a big vision, but make sure it's a clear one.

Brad Feld

VisionAfraidBigClearSureMake

I'm not good at interacting with people and am terrified to get onstage, so I just go up there, freak out and, most of the time, pack up and go home immediately after.

Autre Ne Veut

GoodHomeTimePeopleGoOut

There are so many lessons in life that can be learned through golf. I am not afraid to say that I am still learning some of them and probably will continue for some time.

Paula Creamer

LifeLearningTimeI AmGolfSay

I always get mad when guys make shots in the first quarter, second quarter, pumping their chest, and then the game on the line, they miss. So you're doing all that for no reason.

Tyronn Lue

GameDoingYouMadFirstLine

Yes, Democrats can prove that America pays more for health care than other countries; yes, they have won the dispute that private health insurance is needlessly expensive. But what they've lost is the argument that we are a society.

Thomas Frank

HealthSocietyCareInsuranceLost

Having a career is a bit like navigating an Atlantic crossing - you have to make sure everything is keeping and is balanced.

Kristin Scott Thomas

YouCareerEverythingSureLike

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