The labouring poor, to use a vulgar expression, seem always to live from hand to mouth. Their present wants employ their whole… — Thomas Malthus Copy Share Image
“But it was impossible to make any impression upon the middling people and the working labouring poor. Their fears were predominant over… — Daniel Defoe Copy Share Image
“The common complaint, that luxury extends itself even to the lowest ranks of the people, and that the labouring poor will not… — Adam Smith Copy Share Image