No permanent elevation of a people can be effected without commerce.

David Livingstone

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Topic

Trade and commerce Capitalism

Author

David Livingstone

Source

Travels and Researches in South Africa

Genre

Travel writing

Statement Type

Precepts and axioms

Language

English

Time

1861 1860s 19th century

Occupation

Missionary Christian Explorer

From

United Kingdom Europe

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Citation

Livingstone, David. Travels and Researches in South Africa. London: John Murray, 1857, ch. 13.

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Mill, John Stuart. "The Contest in America." Fraser's Magazine, Feb. 1862.

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Capitalism undoubtedly has certain boils and blotches upon it, but has it as many as government? Has it as many as marriage? Has it as many as religion? I doubt it. It is the only basic institution of modern man that shows any genuine health and vigor.

H.L. Mencken

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Time
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Mencken, H. L. "Editorial." American Mercury, July 1928.

Another quote from 1861

Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people? Is there any better or equal hope in the world?

Abraham Lincoln

First Inaugural Address of Abraham Lincoln

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Democratic theory
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Abraham Lincoln
Source
First Inaugural Address of Abraham Lincoln Presidential inaugural address
Medium
Speech
Genre
Political speech
Language
English
Time
1861 1860s 19th century
Authentication Score 2
Original Citation

Lincoln, Abraham. "First Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1861, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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Lincoln, Abraham. "First Inaugral Address, March 4, 1861." Abraham Lincoln: Speeches and Writings 1859-1865, edited by Don E. Fehrenbacher. Library of America, 2018.

Another quote of the following type Precepts and axioms

The end must justify the means.

Matthew Prior

Hans Carvel

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Moral theory Justifications and rationales

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Matthew Prior
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Hans Carvel
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Poem
Statement Type
Precepts and axioms
Language
English
Time
1700 1700s 17th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Prior, Matthew. Hans Carvel. c. 1700.