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 other people to labor for them is right. In doing so they do not wrong the man they employ.””
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.
Earn, then choose leisure or fair employment.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career building
- financial planning
- entrepreneurship
- retirement planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ethical to profit from others’ labor?
- How can wealth be used for communal benefit?
Wealth can create inequality if not managed responsibly.