Quote#Wisdom
The science of political economy is essentially practical, and…
Quote byThomas Robert Malthus · 1766–1834
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Principles of Political Economy (Second Edition 1836), Book I, Introduction, p. 9.
English (original)
The science of political economy is essentially practical, and applicable to the common business of human life. There are few branches of human knowledge where false views may do more harm, or just views more good.
— Thomas Robert Malthus
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