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Employ Quote by Allen C. Guelzo

“Men who are industrious, and sober, and honest in the pursuit of their own interests should after a while accumulate capital, and after that should be allowed to enjoy it in peace, and also if they should choose when they have accumulated it to use it to save themselves from actual labor and hire…” quote by Allen C. Guelzo
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““Men who are industrious, and sober, and honest in the pursuit of their own interests should after a while accumulate capital, and after that should be allowed to enjoy it in peace, and also if they should choose when they have accumulated it to use it to save themselves from actual labor and hire other people to labor for them is right. In doing so they do not wrong the man they employ.””

Allen C. Guelzo

About This Quote

Source Book: History of Economic Thought, 2015

Hard work and integrity lead to wealth, which can then be used to free oneself from labor and employ others ethically.

In simple terms: Work honestly, earn wealth, then choose to rest or employ others.

Key Takeaway

Earn, then choose leisure or fair employment.

Themes

industry wealth ethics labor capital

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

economic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career building
  • financial planning
  • entrepreneurship
  • retirement planning

Key Concepts

Capitalism labor economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it ethical to profit from others’ labor?
  • How can wealth be used for communal benefit?
A Different Perspective

Wealth can create inequality if not managed responsibly.

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