Hans Sennholz Quotes

Who was Hans Sennholz?

Hans F. Sennholz was a German-born American Austrian School economist and prolific author.

Born February 3, 1922
Died June 23, 2007
Aged 85 years old

Books by Hans Sennholz



Best Quotes by Hans Sennholz

“For more than two thousand years gold's natural qualities made it man's universal medium of exchange. In contrast to political money, gold is honest money that survived the ages and will live on long after the political fiats of today have gone the way of all paper.”

“Political power intoxicates the best hearts. No man is wise enough, nor good enough, to be trusted with much political power.”

“Unfortunately, it is not in the power of government to make everyone more prosperous. Government can only raise the income of one person by taking from another.”

“War cannot be driven out by war, for the use of evil breeds more evil, hostility more hostility, and the use of force more force.”

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“If you want to live well, produce well. The more production value you thrust into society, the bigger your house, the faster your car, and the juicier your steak. In other words, stop looking to take and start looking to give.”


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