“The relief that is afforded to mere want, as want, tends to increase that want.”
Quote by Richard Whately
Work
Introductory Lectures on Political Economy. (Introduction to political economy. Lecture IX.)
This book offers an in-depth exploration of the foundational concepts of political economy, with a specific emphasis on the ninth lecture in the series, providing readers with a detailed understanding of the subject matter. more
Author
Richard Whately
Richard Whately, a renowned British economist, was born on February 1, 1787, and passed away on October 8, 1863. He is known for his contributions to political economy and moral philosophy. more
You May Also Like
“If all our wishes were gratified, most of our pleasures would be destroyed.”
Source: Thoughts and Apophthegms: From the Writings of Archbishop Whateley
“Woman is like the reed which bends to every breeze, but breaks not in the tempest.”
Source: Thoughts and Apophthegms: From the Writings of Archbishop Whateley
“The sin of the desert is knowing where the water is and not sharing it.”
Source: The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me for Women
“I market for the same reason a pilot keeps his engines running once he is off the ground.”
“All of us admire people we don't like and like people we don't admire.”