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Enjoyment Quote by John Maynard Keynes

“Perhaps a day might come when there would be at last be enough to go round, and when posterity could enter into the enjoyment of our labors.” quote by John Maynard Keynes
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“Perhaps a day might come when there would be at last be enough to go round, and when posterity could enter into the enjoyment of our labors.”

John Maynard Keynes

About This Quote

Source Book: The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money, 1936

Future generations should benefit from our labor when resources become sufficient for all.

In simple terms: Future should enjoy our work’s fruits.

Key Takeaway

Plan for equitable prosperity.

Themes

economics future planning intergenerational equity

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • community projects
  • family budgeting

Key Concepts

resource allocation social welfare

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure fair distribution of wealth?
  • What policies best support long‑term sustainability?
A Different Perspective

Resources may never be enough for everyone.

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