Artisans Quote by Thomas B. Macaulay
“But the time will come when New England will be as thickly peopled as old England. Wages will be as low, and will fluctuate as much with you as with us. You will have your Manchesters and Birminghams; and, in those Manchesters and Birminghams, hundreds of thousands of artisans will assuredly be sometimes out of work. Then your institutions will be fairly brought to the test.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: House of Commons, 1845
Industrial growth will densely populate New England, lowering wages and causing labor instability, testing institutions.
In simple terms: Growth brings crowding, low wages, and job instability.
Key Takeaway
Prepare institutions for rapid change.
Themes
industrialization
urbanization
labor
economics
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
sociopolitical
historical
When to use this quote
- manufacturing hubs
- housing markets
- employment agencies
- government regulation
Key Concepts
economic theory
social policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policy protect workers in booming economies?
- What measures sustain community stability?
A Different Perspective
Economic strain may increase inequality and social tension.
