The proposition of Mr. Ricardo, which states that a rise in the price of labour lowers the price of a large class of commodities, has undoubtedly a very paradoxical air; but it is, nevertheless, true, and the appearance of paradox would vanish, if it were stated more naturally and correctly.
Thomas MalthusThe finest minds seem to be formed rather by efforts at original thinking, by endeavours to form new combinations, and to discover new truths, than by passively receiving the impressions of other men's ideas.
Thomas MalthusI do not know that any writer has supposed that on this earth man will ultimately be able to live without food.
Thomas MalthusThe most effectual encouragement to population is, the activity of industry, and the consequent multiplication of the national products.
Thomas MalthusA great emigration necessarily implies unhappiness of some kind or other in the country that is deserted.
Thomas MalthusThe exertions that men find it necessary to make, in order to support themselves or families, frequently awaken faculties that might otherwise have lain for ever dormant, and it has been commonly remarked that new and extraordinary situations generally create minds adequate to grapple with the difficulties in which they are involved.
Thomas Malthus