The variation in the value of money, however great, makes no difference in the rate of profits.
David RicardoNothing contributes so much to the prosperity and happiness of a country as high profits.
David RicardoGold, on the contrary, though of little use compared with air or water, will exchange for a great quantity of other goods.
David RicardoIt appears to me that one great cause of our difference in opinion on subjects which we often discuss is that you have always in mind the immediate and temporary effects of particular changes, whereas I put these effects quite aside, and fix my whole attention on the long-term effects that will result from them.
David Ricardo