For each individual it is a great advantage to retain the rights over the fruits of his labour even though he must put off the enjoyment of them. His personal wealth is thus increased. For that is what wealth is,—command of the right to postponed consumption.


Ch. 5 : A Plan for Deferred Pay, Family, Allowances and a Cheap Ration - How to Pay for the War (1940)

John Maynard Keynes Quotes

For each individual it is a great advantage to retain the rights over the fruits of his labour even though he must put off the enjoyment of them. His ...

For each individual it is a great advantage to retain the rights over the fruits of his labour even though he must put off the enjoyment of them. His ...

For each individual it is a great advantage to retain the rights over the fruits of his labour even though he must put off the enjoyment of them. His ...

For each individual it is a great advantage to retain the rights over the fruits of his labour even though he must put off the enjoyment of them. His ...