The accumulation of skill and science which has been directed to diminish the difficulty of producing manufactured goods, has not been beneficial to that country alone in which it is concentrated; distant kingdoms have participated in its advantages.Quote by Charles Babbage about concentration, difficulties, science, country
Adversity leads us to think properly of our state, and so is most beneficial to us.Quote by Samuel Johnson about state
War is never economically beneficial except for those in position to profit from war expenditures.Quote by Ron Paul about economy, war