253 Quotes by James Cook

Social welfare is the most corrosive behavioral force ever unleashed by man.

Self interest feeds more people than self sacrifice.

Government is full of people who think they know what's best for others and can rationalize compelling them to accept it.

Government employees move up the ladder through educational credentials rather than merit. People are given jobs and promotions based on seniority, race and gender rather than ability or talent. Such a system often overlooks the deserving and rewards the incompetent. There is no payoff for achievement.

Never underestimate the incompetence of government.

When government tries to make people more equal, it makes them more unequal.

It's a vain hope to believe that people will voluntarily turn their back on government subsidies.

Government is not competent enough to regulate.

The thing that distinguishes permanent poverty is bad character.