Quote by William Carey
““Many persons have of late left off the use of West-India sugar on account of the iniquitous manner in which it is obtained. Those families who have done so, and have not substituted any thing else in its place, have not only cleansed their hands of blood, but have made a saving to their families, some of six pence, and some of a shilling a week. If this, or a part of this were appropriated to the uses before-mentioned, it would abundantly suffice””
About This Quote
Source Treat: An Enquiry into the Causes of the Present State of the West Indies, 1795
Critiques the moral cost of sugar production and urges redirecting saved money to charitable causes.
In simple terms: Sugar trade harms; saved money can help others.
Key Takeaway
Redirect savings to aid.
Themes
ethics
economics
charity
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
ethical
social
When to use this quote
- family budgeting
- philanthropy
- social reform
Key Concepts
colonialism
trade
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can individuals amplify impact?
- What systemic changes are needed?
A Different Perspective
Savings may be insufficient for large-scale change.
