In the absence of any short term in common use to represent all desirable things, or things that satisfy human wants, we may use the term Goods for that purpose.

The most reckless and treacherous of all theorists is he who professes to let facts and figures speak for themselves.

The hope that poverty and ignorance may gradually be extinguished derives indeed much support from the steady progress of the working classes during the 19th century.

Though a simple book can be written on selected topics, the central doctrines of economics are not simple and cannot be made so.

Capital is that part of wealth which is devoted to obtaining further wealth.

The commercial storm leaves its path strewn with ruin. When it is over there is calm, but a dull, heavy calm.

Material goods consist of useful material things, and of all rights to hold, or use, or derive benefits from material things, or to receive them at a future time.