Corn Quote by Mitt Romney
“Starving research and development is like eating the seed corn.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Campaign Event, 2012
Warns that cutting R&D funding harms future growth like removing seed corn.
In simple terms: Undercutting research harms future yields.
Protect R&D budgets.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- budget meetings
- policy proposals
- industry planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What long-term costs arise?
- How can you justify R&D spending?
Short-term savings may seem attractive.