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Harry Browne Quotes

1933–2006 United States

Harry Edson Browne (17 June 1933 – 1 March 2006) was an American politician, libertarian writer and public speaker, and investment analyst. He was the Libertarian Party's presidential nominee in the U.

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Also known as: Browne, Harry

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Freedom is more often lost by false assumptions than by the power of one's enemies.

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World (1973)

We should never define Libertarian positions in terms coined by liberals or conservatives — nor as some variant of their positions.

Freedom is the opportunity to live your life as you want to live it.

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World (1973)

If an individual is required to give up his own happiness for society, of what value is society to him?

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World (1973)

Taking risks is an inherent part of life; it's only dangerous when you act as though you're not taking a risk.

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World (1973)

Things will get better only when you make the changes that are necessary to make them better.

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World (1973)

When someone accuses you of being selfish, just remember that he's upset only because you aren't doing what he selfishly wants you to do.

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World (1973)

When a Republican politician says he's in favor of the 2nd Amendment, it means he won't compromise on gun control until the last possible minute.

Liberty A to Z (2004)

I've concentrated upon the things I control, and used that control to remove the restrictions and complications from my life.

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World (1973)

Government lets people take from others without having to face the people being hurt.

Why Government Doesn't Work (1995)

To be free, you have only to make the decision to be free. Freedom is waiting for you — anytime you're ready for it.

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World (1973)

No one ever died from smoking marijuana, but millions of people have died by believing politicians. So why is marijuana outlawed while politicians are still legal?

Liberty A to Z (2004)

Freedom from exploitation is perhaps the easiest freedom to get. All you have to do is to stop participating in any relationship — of any kind — that doesn't suit you.

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World (1973)

When will we learn that we can't allow our politicians to bully the world without someone bullying back eventually?

Republicans campaign like Libertarians and govern like Democrats.

Liberty A to Z (2004)

I've always found it hard to understand why so many people live so much for the future — especially when the present is such a lovely place.

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World (1973)

A free person has no one to blame. He has no boxes, no restrictions, no enemies to take the responsibility for his actions.

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World (1973)

Once its considered proper to use government force to solve one person's problem, force can be justified to solve anyone's problem.

Why Government Doesn't Work (1995)

Gun-control laws don't inhibit criminals, who rarely buy their guns in stores. But the laws do prevent you from defending yourself.

Why Government Doesn't Work (1995)

Don't let uncertainty prevent you from enjoying what you have. But don't let overconfidence lead you to act upon what you don't have yet.

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World (1973)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Harry Browne (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.