Labouring Poor Quote by Daniel Defoe
““But it was impossible to make any impression upon the middling people and the working labouring poor. Their fears were predominant over all their passions, and they threw away their money in a most distracted manner upon those whimsies.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, 1719
The poor, distracted by fear, spend money frivolously on fleeting whims, neglecting deeper passions.
In simple terms: Fear drives wasteful spending on whims.
Key Takeaway
Guard against fear‑driven spending.
Themes
poverty
consumerism
psychology
Mood
cautionary
reflective
Type
social
economic
When to use this quote
- budgeting
- financial planning
- marketing
- social policy
Key Concepts
economics
behavioral finance
social class
Questions to Reflect On
- How do fears shape your purchases?
- What values can replace fleeting whims?
A Different Perspective
Fear isn’t the only factor in reckless spending.
