Constant Quote by Richard Cobden
“For the progress of scientific knowledge will lead to a constant increase of expenditure.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliament debate on science funding, 1865
Scientific advancement inevitably raises costs, requiring continual investment to sustain progress.
In simple terms: Science costs money, but drives growth.
Key Takeaway
Plan for ongoing scientific funding.
Themes
science
economics
public policy
Mood
cautious
pragmatic
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- government research funding
- private sector investment
Key Concepts
innovation economics
budget planning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance scientific spending with other needs?
- What mechanisms ensure equitable benefit distribution?
A Different Perspective
High costs may limit access to benefits for poorer societies.
![“I'm very skeptical of the amount of money that goes into military expenditure, not just in the poor countries [but] also in the rich. I think it's one of the most massive wastes in the world, but education is [at the] other end. It's the bearer of the greatest fruits that mankind has ever known.” quote by Amartya Sen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/16a/amartya-sen-2518_amount_i-m-very-skeptical-of-the-amount-of-mone_685148.jpg)
