Quotes .. that you've never heard. Part 1

Freedom: The means of self determination. Self determination is important for it is the path to prosperity. A loss of freedom is anything that hinders the individual from realizing prosperity.

Prosperity: The concept of success that is best defined in individual terms. It is highly subjective and will differ from person to person, but ... In a general sense, prosperity can be realized when the following areas are unencumbered by statute, regulation, or taxation.

• Time – The individual chooses how it is occupied.

• Labor – The individual chooses what endeavors to pursue.

• Resources – The individual chooses where, when and how the fruits of his/her labor is distributed.

• Society – The individual chooses what relationships to embrace and which ones to reject.
  

• Property - The owner of property can choose how it is used.
  

Encroach upon any of these and freedom is diminished as well the opportunity for prosperity, in whatever terms one defines it.