Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 Shawn E. Klein quotesShawn E. Klein QuotesShawn E. Klein The foundation of individualism lies in one's moral right to pursue one's own happiness. This pursuit requires a large amount of independence, initiative, and self-responsibility. But true individualism entails cooperating with others through trade, which facilitates the pursuit of each party's happiness, and which is carried out not just on the level of goods but on the level of knowledge and friendship. Trade is essential for life; it provides one with many of the goods and values one needs. Creating an environment where trade flourishes is of great importance and great interest for the individualist.~ Shawn E. Klein Politically, true individualism means recognizing that one has a right to his own life and happiness. But it also means uniting with other citizens to preserve and defend the institutions that protect that right.~ Shawn E. Klein Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print