Black Quote by Goldwin Smith
“There are the manufacturing multitudes of England; they must have work, and find markets for their work; if machines and the Black Country are ugly, famine would be uglier still.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Economic Condition of England, 1884
Industrial growth creates jobs and markets; neglecting labor leads to worse famine.
In simple terms: Work creates markets, famine is worse.
Key Takeaway
Support fair labor and market development.
Themes
economics
labor
industrialization
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- policy making
- community development
Key Concepts
capitalism
social welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance automation with employment?
- What policies protect workers in industrial regions?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring labor needs can cause social unrest.
