The methods by which a trade union can alone act, are necessarily destructive; its organization is necessarily tyrannical. Henry George
Compare society to a boat. Her progress through the water will not depend upon the exertion of her crew, but upon the exertion devoted to propelling her. This will be lessened by any expenditure of force in fighting among themselves, or in pulling in different directions. Henry George
He who sees the truth, let him proclaim it, without asking who is for it or who is against it. Henry George
Let no man imagine that he has no influence. Whoever he may be, and wherever he may be placed, the man who thinks becomes a light and a power. Henry George
Man is the only animal whose desires increase as they are fed; the only animal that is never satisfied. Henry George
There is danger in reckless change, but greater danger in blind conservatism. Henry George
That which is unjust can really profit no one; that which is just can really harm no one. Henry George
The march of invention has clothed mankind with powers of which a century ago the boldest imagination could not have dreamt. Henry George
That amid our highest civilization men faint and die with want is not due to the niggardliness of nature, but to the injustice of man. Henry George
Great wealth always supports the party in power, no matter how corrupt it may be. Henry George