The most harm of all is done when power is in the hands of people who are absolutely persuaded of the purity o... — Milton Friedman

The most harm of all is done when power is in the hands of people who are absolutely persuaded of the purity of their instincts and intentions.

Author: Milton Friedman

Insight: The scariest leaders aren't the corrupt ones—they're the true believers. When someone's convinced they're helping you, there's no argument that can stop them, which is why good intentions have caused some of history's worst damage.

Source: Tyranny of the Status Quo, p. 246, 1984

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The most harm of all is done when power is in the hands of people who are absolutely persuaded of the purity of their instincts and intentions.

Milton FriedmanTyranny of the Status Quo, p. 246, 1984

Insight

The scariest leaders aren't the corrupt ones—they're the true believers. When someone's convinced they're helping you, there's no argument that can stop them, which is why good intentions have caused some of history's worst damage.

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Milton Friedman

Milton Friedman (1912–2006) was an influential American economist and a leading advocate of free-market capitalism. He was known for his work on monetary policy, advocating for deregulation, and promoting the importance of individual choice and competition in the market. Friedman received the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1976 for his contributions to the field.

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