Daniel Defoe Quote

The power of nations is not now measured, as it has been, by prowess, gallantry, and conduct. 'Tis the wealth of nations that makes them great.


in A Review of the Affairs of France 19 April 1705


The power of nations is not now measured, as it has been, by prowess, gallantry, and conduct. 'Tis the wealth of nations that makes them great.

The power of nations is not now measured, as it has been, by prowess, gallantry, and conduct. 'Tis the wealth of nations that makes them great.

The power of nations is not now measured, as it has been, by prowess, gallantry, and conduct. 'Tis the wealth of nations that makes them great.

The power of nations is not now measured, as it has been, by prowess, gallantry, and conduct. 'Tis the wealth of nations that makes them great.