Quotation by

Friedrich August von Hayek

We must face the fact that the preservation of individual freedom is incompatible with a full satisfaction of our views of distributive justice.

Freedom

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Hayek is saying that protecting personal freedom means we cannot completely achieve what we think is perfectly fair distribution of wealth or resources. In other words, trying to make everything equal for everyone will limit individual liberty.

More by this author

All quotes by Friedrich August von Hayek →

More quotes about Freedom

See all →

Men must stop being jealous of their power and generously allow freedom and responsibility to others. The reward is harmonious families and society.

Although we have, in theory, abolished human slavery, recognized women's rights, and stopped child labor, we continue to enslave other species who, if we simply pay attention, show quite clearly that…

What is our freedom fight about? Is it about the liberation of children or just having sex with them?

If I am outspoken of the dangers of intemperance to members of our armed forces, it is because we are all especially concerned for the welfare of those who are risking their lives in the cause of fre…

We must guard against the overreaching hand of big government trying to take away our freedom. And we must always protect the environment in a manner consistent with our values.

The main thing I believe in is freedom.