The command of a large sum is a dangerous temptation to a national administration. Though accumulated at their expense, the people rarely, if ever profit by it: yet in point of fact, all value, and consequently, all wealth, originates with the people.


Book III, On Consumption, Chapter IX, p. 487 - A Treatise On Political Economy (Fourth Edition) (1832)

Jean-Baptiste Say Quotes

The command of a large sum is a dangerous temptation to a national administration. Though accumulated at their expense, the people rarely, if ever...

The command of a large sum is a dangerous temptation to a national administration. Though accumulated at their expense, the people rarely, if ever...

The command of a large sum is a dangerous temptation to a national administration. Though accumulated at their expense, the people rarely, if ever...

The command of a large sum is a dangerous temptation to a national administration. Though accumulated at their expense, the people rarely, if ever...