Thomas Sowell

Thomas Sowell has been described as an "American treasure," having a "wealth of wisdom," "one of the greatest living American economists." Sunday was his 89th birthday.

Economist Mark Perry celebrates his productive life: "In my opinion, there is no economist alive today who has done more to eloquently, articulately, and persuasively advance the principles of economic freedom . . ."

He is known for many quotes. My personal favorite: 

“I have never understood why it is "greed" to want to keep the money you have earned but not greed to want to take somebody else's money.” I couldn't agree more.