Certain Quote by Bernard de Mandeville
“What a vast Traffick is drove, what a variety of Labour is performed in the World to the Maintenance of Thousands of Families that altogether depend on two silly if not odious Customs; the taking of Snuff and smoking of Tobacco; both which it is certain do infinitely more hurt than good to those that are addicted to them!”
About This Quote
Source Pamphlet: The Fable of the Bees, 1754
Tobacco consumption harms individuals and society despite being socially entrenched.
In simple terms: Smoking is damaging and socially accepted.
Key Takeaway
Reduce tobacco use.
Themes
health
addiction
social norms
public policy
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
persuasive
ethical
When to use this quote
- public health campaigns
- taxation on tobacco
- smoking cessation programs
- community education
Key Concepts
externalities
behavioral economics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do harmful habits persist?
- What incentives could shift behavior?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep‑rooted habits faces resistance and economic interests.
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