"[What Hayek] does not see, or will..." - Quote by George Orwell
[What Hayek] does not see, or will not admit, [is] that a return to "free" competition means for the great mass of people a tyranny probably worse, because more irresponsible, than that of the State. The trouble with competitions is that somebody wins them. Professor Hayek denies that free capitalism necessarily leads to monopoly, but in practice that is where it has led, and since the vast majority of people would far rather have State regimentation than slumps and unemployment, the drift towards collectivism is bound to continue if popular opinion has any say in the matter.
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“War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.”
“If you loved someone, you loved him, and when you had nothing else to give, you still gave him love.”
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“Personally I think that private property has a right to be defended. Our civilisation is built up on property, and can only be defended by private property.”
“Whether manufactured by black, white, brown or yellow hands, a widget remains a widget – and it will be bought anywhere if the price and quality are right. The market is a more powerful and more reliable liberating force than government can ever be.”
“That so many are ready to live by luck, and so get the means of commanding the labor of others less lucky, without contributing any value to society! And that is called enterprise! I know of no more startling development of the immorality of trade, and all the common modes of getting a living.”
More on Competition
“Other women who are killing it should motivate you, thrill you, challenge you and inspire you.”
“I'm playing against great players, playing against the best in the world. The competition-that's what I've always wanted.”
“When I think of competition it's like I try to create against the past. I think about Michelangelo and Picasso, you know, the pyramids.”