Capitalism justified itself and was adopted as an economic principle on the express ground that it provides selfish motives for doing good, and that human beings will do nothing except for selfish motives

Capitalism has destroyed our belief in any effective power but that of self interest backed by force.

With the exception of capitalism, there is nothing so revolting as revolution

In socialism, private property is anathema, and equal distribution of income the first consideration. In capitalism, private property is cardinal, and distribution left to ensue from the play of free contract and selfish interest on that basis, no matter what anomalies it may present.

When we want to read of the deeds that are done for love, whither do we turn? To the murder column; and there we are rarely disappointed.

Doing what needs to be done may not make you happy, but it will make you great.