Amazed Quote by George Gilder
“When capitalists are thwarted, deflected, or dispossessed, the generals and politicians,... and socialist intellectuals, are always amazed at how quickly the great physical means of production - the contested tokens of wealth and resources of nature - dissolve into so much scrap, ruined concrete, snarled wire, and wilderness.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Wealth and Poverty, George Gilder, 1981
When capitalists lose power, the material assets they control often fall into ruin and become waste.
In simple terms: Loss of power leads to waste of resources.
Key Takeaway
Protect assets and plan for transition.
Themes
economics
politics
resource management
capitalism
social change
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
critical
political
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- policy making
- investment strategy
- environmental remediation
Key Concepts
property rights
political economy
infrastructure decay
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies manage asset loss responsibly?
- What policies prevent resource decay?
A Different Perspective
Even with strong institutions, waste can be inevitable without proper stewardship.
