Children Quote by Thomas Malthus
“The redundant population, necessarily occasioned by the prevalence of early marriages, must be repressed by occasional famines, and by the custom of exposing children, which, in times of distress, is probably more frequent than is ever acknowledged to Europeans.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: An Essay on the Principle of Population, 1798
Population growth outpaces resources, leading societies to resort to harsh measures like famine or child exposure.
In simple terms: Population exceeds resources, causing suffering.
Key Takeaway
Manage growth sustainably.
Themes
population
resources
poverty
policy
Mood
serious
urgent
Type
historical
analytical
When to use this quote
- family planning
- food security
- public health
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
Economics
demography
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can prevent resource scarcity?
- How can societies protect vulnerable children?
A Different Perspective
Malthusian predictions have been mitigated by technology.
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