Told London Quote by Daniel Defoe
““while, and told them that London was the place by which they, that is, the townsmen of Epping, and all the country round them, subsisted; to whom they sold the produce of their lands, and out of whom they made the rents of their farms; and to be so cruel to the inhabitants of London, or to any of those by whom they gained so much, was very hard; and they would be loath to have it remembered hereafter, and have it told, how barbarous, how inhospitable, and how unkind they were to the people of London when they””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Robinson Crusoe, 1719
Exploiting others' labor is cruel; fairness demands humane treatment of all.
In simple terms: Exploitation is cruel.
Key Takeaway
Treat others fairly.
Themes
justice
exploitation
humanity
Mood
critical
empathetic
Type
ethical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- business practices
- consumer choices
- labor relations
- policy making
Key Concepts
ethical economics
social responsibility
fair trade
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do you have toward those you profit from?
- How can you ensure fairness in your dealings?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures can obscure moral considerations.
