He who only wishes and hopes does not interfere actively with the course of events and with the shaping of his own destiny. - Ludwig von Mises

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He who only wishes and hopes does not interfere actively with the course of events and with the shaping of his own destiny.

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About Ludwig von Mises

Ludwig Heinrich Edler von Mises (29 September 1881 – 10 October 1973) was an Austrian economist, philosopher, author and classical liberal who had a significant influence on the modern libertarian movement and the Austrian School of economics.

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Native Name: Ludwig Heinrich Edler von Mises
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