History is ultimately determined by ideas, and ideas can, at least in principle, change almost instantly. But in order for ideas to change it is not sufficient for people to see that something is wrong. At least a significant number must also be intelligent enough to recognize what it is that is wrong. That is, they must understand the basic principles upon which society - human cooperation - rests ... And they must have sufficient will power to act according to this insight. (Hans-Hermann Hoppe)

History is ultimately determined by ideas, and ideas can, at least in principle, change almost instantly. But in order for ideas to change it is not sufficient for people to see that something is wrong. At least a significant number must also be intelligent enough to recognize what it is that is wrong. That is, they must understand the basic principles upon which society - human cooperation - rests ... And they must have sufficient will power to act according to this insight.

Hans-Hermann Hoppe

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