William E. Simon Quotes

Writing checks for charities is necessary and important. But it can't compare with corporal works of mercy, which are infinitely greater.

Friedmans influence reaches far beyond the academic community and the world of economics. Rather than lock himself in an ivory tower, he has joined the fray to fight for the survival of this great country of ours.

Personal liberty without economic liberty is an absolute contradiction; the one cannot exist without the other.

Productivity and the growth of productivity must be the first economic consideration at all times, not the last. That is the source of technological innovation, jobs, and wealth.

I continue to believe that the American people have a love-hate relationship with inflation. They hate inflation but love everything that causes it.

The nation ought to have a tax system which looks like someone designed it on purpose.

Infinitely more important than sharing one's material wealth is sharing the wealth of ourselves-our time and energy, our passion and commitment, and, above all, our love.

Achievers must not be penalized or parasites rewarded if we aspire to a healthy, productive, and ethical society.

If you really want to help the poor, help the rich. They're the ones who will invest, build more factories, create more jobs.

The advantage of the cauliflower is that if all else fails, you can always cover it with melted cheese and eat it.

Freedom is strangely ephemeral. It is something like breathing; one only becomes acutely aware of its importance when one is choking.

Bad politicians are sent to Washington by good people who don't vote.