Articles Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“You talk about making this article cheaper by reducing its price in the market from 8 d. to 6 d. But suppose, in so doing, you have rendered your country weaker against a foreign foe; suppose you have demoralized thousands of your fellow-countrymen, and have sown discontent between one class of society and another, your article is tolerably dear, I take it, after all.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Political Economy, 1815
Economic decisions that prioritize profit can weaken national security and social cohesion.
In simple terms: Profit over people harms society.
Key Takeaway
Balance profit with public good.
Themes
economics
national security
social stability
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
political
economic
When to use this quote
- budget cuts
- price reductions
- military funding
- public morale
Key Concepts
trade-offs
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect against harmful cost cuts?
- How to weigh economic benefits against security?
A Different Perspective
Short‑term gains may cause long‑term instability.
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