Top 7 Quotes by Russ Roberts

Under capitalism, man oppresses man. But under socialism, it's the other way around.

Under capitalism, man oppresses man. But under socialism, it's the other way around.

Russ Roberts

Men, Way, Socialism

Welcome to the wonderful world of economics. Everything precious in life has a cost.

Russ Roberts

Cost, World, Welcome

Self-deception can be more comforting than self-knowledge. We like to fool ourselves.

Russ Roberts

Self, Comforting, Deception

Russ Roberts (2014). “How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life: An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness”, p.31, Penguin

I believe the power of Economics is to help provide a unique lens for looking at the world.

Russ Roberts

Believe, Unique, Lenses

Capitalism involves struggle, but it has an invisible heart beating at its core that transforms people's lives.

Russ Roberts

Struggle, Heart, People

Adam Smith was not a big fan of the pursuit of fame and fortune. His view of what we truly want, of what really makes us happy, cuts to the core of things. It takes him only twelve words to get to the heart of the matter: Man naturally desires, not only to be loved, but to be lovely.

Russ Roberts

Heart, Cutting, Men

Russ Roberts (2014). “How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life: An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness”, p.23, Penguin