This world is divided roughly into three kinds of nations: those that spend lots of money to keep their weight down; those whose people eat to live; and those whose people don't know where their next meal is coming from. — David Landes Copy Share Image
If we learn anything from the history of economic development, it is that culture makes all the difference. — David Landes Copy Share Image
In this world, the optimists have it, not because they are always right, but because they are positive. Even when they are wrong they… — David Landes Copy Share Image
This world is divided roughly into three kinds of nations: those that spend lots of money to keep their weight down; those whose people… — David Landes Copy Share Image
It is the process of evolution which identifies innovative benefits from any source and selects them on merit without prejudice — David Landes Copy Share Image
Scepticism and refusal of authority is at the heart of scientific endeavour. Scientific knowledge dictates economic possibilities — David Landes Copy Share Image
If the gains from trade in commodities are substantial, they are small compared to trade in ideas — David Landes Copy Share Image
Educated, eyes-open optimism pays; pessimism can only offer the empty consolation of being right. — David Landes Copy Share Image
“the clock is not merely a means of keeping track of the hours, but of synchronising the actions of men” — David Landes Copy Share Image
