Not mythical material productive forces, but reason and ideas determin…

Ludwig von Mises
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Not mythical material productive forces, but reason and ideas determine the course of human affairs. What is needed to stop the trend toward socialism and despotism is common-sense and moral courage. ✨ Ludwig Von Mises (1947). Planned Chaos, p.83, Ludwig von Mises Institute
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