Murray Rothbard Quotes about War

It is in war that the State really comes into its own: swelling in power, in number, in pride, in absolute dominion over the economy and the society.

It is in war that the State really comes into its own: swelling in power, in number, in pride, in absolute dominion over the economy and the society.

Murray Rothbard

Peace, War, Pride

Murray N. Rothbard (2015). “The Ethics of Liberty”, p.196, NYU Press

All interstate wars intensify aggression – maximize it … some wars are even more unjust than others. In other words, all government wars are unjust, although some governments have less unjust claims.

Murray Rothbard

War, Government, Unjust

Interview in Reason magazine, February 1973.

The State thrives on war - unless, of course, it is defeated and crushed - expands on it, glories in it.

Murray Rothbard

Peace, War, Glory

An Atlas, whose back is bowed and whose hands are busy holding up the world, has no arms to lift to deal with his own defense. Increase his burdens and you will crush him...This is our present posture...This suggestions I make...would...conserve American lives for American ends.

Murray Rothbard

Crush, War, Hands