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There can be no greater error then in supposing that capital is…

Quote byDavid Ricardo · 1772–1823

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Principles of Political Economy and Taxation (1821) (Third Edition), Chapter VIII, On Taxes, Foot note 1, p. 94.

English (original)

There can be no greater error then in supposing that capital is increased by non-consumption.

— David Ricardo

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