Under the old social philosophy which had governed the Middle Ages, temporal, and therefore all economic, activities were referred to an eternal standard. The production of wealth, it distribution and exchange were regulated with a view to securing the Christian life of Christian men. In two points especially was this felt: First in securing the independence of the family, which can only be done by the wide distribution of property, in others words the prevention of the growth of a proletariat; secondly, in the close connection between wealth and public function.

The power of the State must be invoked for restoring economic freedom just as it has been invoked for destroying economic freedom.

We cannot make owners by merely giving men something to own. And, I repeat, whether there be sufficient desire for property left upon which we can work, only experience can decide.

How slow the shadow creeps: but when 'tis past How fast the shadows fall. How fast! How fast!

Statistics are the triumph of the quantitative method, and the quantitative method is the victory of sterility and death.

Oh, my friends, be warned by me, That breakfast, dinner, lunch and tea, Are all human frame requires.

I'm tired of love; I'm still more tired of rhyme; but money gives me pleasure all the time.