Charles Alan Murray Quotes

A collection of quotes by Charles Alan Murray.

Charles Alan Murray is an American political scientist, author, and libertarian. Born on January 8, 1943, in Newton, Iowa, Murray is best known for his controversial book "The Bell Curve" (co-authored with Richard J. Herrnstein), which explored the relationship between intelligence and social outcomes. He has also written extensively on topics such as welfare reform, education, and social inequality. Murray's work has sparked both praise and criticism, making him a prominent figure in debates surrounding race, IQ, and public policy.

The reason welfare is bad is not because it costs too much,

The reason welfare is bad is not because it costs too much, nor because it undermines the work ethic, but because it is intrinsically at odds with the way human beings come to live satisfying lives.

Charles Alan Murray

Welfare