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“The Crafts which require the most Time intraining or most Ingenuityand Industry must necessarily be the best paid.” quote by Richard Cantillon
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“The Crafts which require the most Time intraining or most Ingenuityand Industry must necessarily be the best paid.”

Richard Cantillon

About This Quote

Source Treat: Essay on the Nature of Trade and Money, 1755

Hard work and cleverness lead to higher earnings because they create valuable products or services.

In simple terms: Skill and effort earn higher pay.

Key Takeaway

Invest in skill and creativity.

Themes

economics labor reward skill industry

Mood

motivational pragmatic

Type

economic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • entrepreneurship
  • craftsmanship
  • innovation

Key Concepts

human capital productivity value creation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you increase the value of your work?
  • What skills are most marketable now?
A Different Perspective

Higher pay also depends on market demand and opportunity, not just effort.

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