Man is the only animal whose desires increase as they are fed; the only animal that is never satisfied.
Henry GeorgeWe have made, and still are making, enormous advances on material lines. It is necessary that we commensurately advance on moral lines. Civilization, as it progresses, requires a higher conscience, a keener sense of justice, a warmer brotherhood, a wider, loftier, truer public spirit.
Henry GeorgeA good, very good, not to say admirable schoolmaster, but then he is only a schoolmaster.
Henry GeorgeI propose to beg no question to shrink from no conclusion, but to follow truth wherever it may lead.
Henry GeorgeHe who by an exertion of mind or body, adds to the aggregate of enjoyable wealth, increases the sum of human knowledge, or gives to human life higher elevation or greater fullness - he is, in the larger meaning of the words, a " producer," a " working man," a " laborer," and is honestly earning honest wages.
Henry George