The best state for human nature is that in which, while no one is poor, no one desires to be richer, nor has any reason to fear being thrust back by the efforts of others to push themselves forward.


Principles of Political Economy (1848), Book IV, Chapter VI, §2

John Stuart Mill Quotes

The best state for human nature is that in which, while no one is poor, no one desires to be richer, nor has any reason to fear being thrust back by...

The best state for human nature is that in which, while no one is poor, no one desires to be richer, nor has any reason to fear being thrust back by...

The best state for human nature is that in which, while no one is poor, no one desires to be richer, nor has any reason to fear being thrust back by...

The best state for human nature is that in which, while no one is poor, no one desires to be richer, nor has any reason to fear being thrust back by...