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There can be no freedom in art and literature where the government determines who shall create them.

Ludwig von Mises

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Ludwig von Mises
Age: 92 †
Born: 1881
Born: September 29
Died: 1973
Died: October 10
Economist
Philosopher
University Teacher
Writer
Lemberg
Austria
Ludwig Heinrich Edler von Mises
Ludwig Heinrich Mises
Freedom
Art
Government
Determines
Determine
Shall
Create
Literature

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