capital cannot be more beneficially employed, then in strengthening and aiding the productive powers of nature. - Jean-Baptiste Say

The government has, in all countries, a vast influence, in determining the character of the national consumption; not only because it absolutely directs the consumption of the state itself, but because a great proportion of the consumption of individuals is gained by its will and example.

When war becomes a trade, it benefits, like all other trades, from the division of labour.

The manner in which things exist and take place, constitutes what is called the nature of things; and a careful observation of the nature of things is the sole foundation of all truth.