The proliferation of weaponry in this country is obscene. But very profitable—capitalism just means moneyism, you know.

Whilst that for which all virtue now is sold, And almost every vice — almighty gold.

By a commodity we shall understand any object, substance, action or service, which can afford pleasure or ward off pain.

We literally paid for our own oppression.

A commodity appears, at first sight, a very trivial thing, and easily understood.Its analysis shows that it is, in reality, a very queer thing, abounding in metaphysical subtleties and theological niceties.

Appreciation begets abundance.

The ability to deal with people is as purchasable a commodity as sugar or coffee, and I will pay more for that ability than for any other under the sun.

A commodity appears, at first sight, a very trivial thing, and easily understood. Its analysis shows that it is, in reality, a very queer thing, abounding in metaphysical subtleties and theological niceties.

Riches cover a multitude of woes.

Agricultural prosperity ennobles; industrial prosperity vulgarizes.

One of the benefits that oppression secures for the oppressor is that the humblest among them feels superior.

greatest abundance assets in history: specialization and exchange.

From abundance springs satiety.

Immediate necessity makes many things convenient, which if continued would grow into oppressions.