Left Quote by David Ricardo
“If we were left to ourselves, unfettered by legislative enactments, we should gradually withdraw our capital from the cultivation of such lands, and import the produce which is at present raised upon them.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Principles of Political Economy and Taxation, 1817
Advocates voluntary market withdrawal from harmful agriculture, preferring imported goods.
In simple terms: Avoid supporting harmful farming by buying elsewhere.
Choose ethical consumption.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- consumer choices
- investment decisions
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist for ethical sourcing?
- Can legislation accelerate change?
Market forces may not shift quickly enough to prevent damage.