Agree Quote by Jean-Baptiste Say
“All travellers agree that protestant are both richer and more populous than catholic countries;and the reason is, because the habits of the former are more conducive to production.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Treatise on Political Economy, 1803
Economic structures thrive where cultural habits favor productivity and wealth creation.
In simple terms: Productive habits lead to richer, larger societies.
Encourage efficient, productive customs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy design
- development planning
- education reform
- business strategy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do institutions shape the impact of cultural habits?
- Can productivity be increased without cultural change?
Cultural habits alone cannot guarantee prosperity without institutions.