Aldous Huxley: Universal Debt

Meaning of Aldous Huxley Money Quote: saying debt for war-making is core to our ideology and will always be part of our prosperity. Aldous Huxley said:

 

 

“Armaments, universal debt and planned obsolescence – those are the three pillars of Western prosperity. If war, waste and money-lenders were abolished, you’d collapse” — Aldous Huxley

Huxley believed that armaments, universal debt, and planned obsolescence were the three pillars supporting Western prosperity. He argued that without these things, Western societies would collapse economically. Specifically:

• Armaments refers to weapons manufacturing, which drives significant government and private sector spending.
• Universal debt, meaning widespread personal and national debt, fuels continued spending through credit and debt repayment.
• Planned obsolescence, where products are designed to go obsolete quickly to drive new purchasing, stimulates ongoing consumer spending.

Huxley suggested that without this constant cycle of spending driven by these three factors, Western economies would struggle and potentially collapse due to lack of continuous economic activity and growth.

Ernest Hemingway: War Inflation

Meaning of Ernest Hemingway Money Quote: saying it’s tempting to allow currency inflation or going to war because they bring short-term prosperity. Ernest Hemingway said:
 

 

“The first panacea for a mismanaged nation is inflation of the currency; the second is war. Both bring a temporary prosperity; both bring a permanent ruin. But both are the refuge of political and economic opportunists” — Ernest Hemingway

@Girlziplocked: Economy Peasants

Holly Girlziplocked Money Quote saying giving money to the wealthy creates prosperity, but given to those who need it, causes inflation. Holly Girlziplocked said:
  

 
“Inflation is what happens when we give money to poor people. But prosperity is what happens when we give money to rich people. Thank you for understanding how ‘the economy’ works, peasants” — Holly @girlziplocked
  

Inflation is what happens when we give money to poor people. But prosperity is what happens when we give money to rich people.

Thank you for understanding how ‘the economy’ works, peasants.

— holly (@girlziplocked) February 14, 2022

William Jennings Bryan: Prosperity

William Jennings Bryan Money Quote saying early in the 20th Century that trickle-down economics should be reversed to grow the economy from the ground upward. William Jennings Bryan said:
 

 

“There are two ideas of government. There are those who believe that, if you will only legislate to make the well-to-do prosperous, their prosperity will leak through on those below. The DEMOCRATIC idea, however, has been that if you legislate to make the masses prosperous, their prosperity will find its way up through every class which rests upon them” — William Jennings Bryan

Lupita Nyong’o: Juneteenth Wealth

Lupita Nyong’o Money Quote saying the recognition of Juneteenth as a U.S. Holiday reminds us of black contribution to our countrys wealth. Lupita Nyong’o said:
 

 

“Public holidays indicate the moments in history that are important to a nation and the values they hold dear. Recognizing Juneteenth nationally would be one more way to acknowledge the intrinsic value of Black people and their history to the wealth and prosperity of the USA” — Lupita Nyong’o

2. Public holidays indicate the moments in history that are important to a nation and the values they hold dear. Recognizing #Juneteenth nationally would be one more way to acknowledge the intrinsic value of Black people and their history to the wealth and prosperity of the USA.

— Lupita Nyong'o (@Lupita_Nyongo) June 19, 2020

George Washington: Ready for War

George Washington Money Quote saying in order to have peace it is important to be prepared for war any time. George Washington said:
 

 

“If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War” — George Washington

Ludwig von Mises: War Prosperity

Ludwig von Mises Money Quote saying that money made by some is taken from others to prosper some. Ludwig von Mises said:
 

 

“The essence of so-called war prosperity; it enriches some by what it takes from others. It is not rising wealth but a shifting of wealth and income” — Ludwig von Mises

Pope Francis: Thirst for Prosperity

Pope Francis Money Quote saying we are abusing our environment and destroying resources because of greed and furthering inequality. Pope Francis said:
 
 

 

“In effect a selfish and boundless thirst for power and material prosperity, leads to both to the misuse of available natural resources, and to the exclusion of the weak” — Pope Francis

Pope Francis criticizes what he calls the “selfish and boundless thirst for power and material prosperity” because it leads people to misuse resources and exclude the weak in pursuit of wealth and status. Pope Francis believes this greed and inequality harms the environment and hurts vulnerable people. His message seems to be calling for a more balanced and equitable approach to prosperity that considers the well-being of all people and the planet.

Pope Francis believes greed and inequality harms the environment and vulnerable people for a few key reasons:

1. When people are driven solely by greed and the pursuit of material wealth and power, they are more likely to misuse and overexploit natural resources to gain profit, without consideration for sustainability or conservation. This damages the environment.
2. Societies with large wealth inequality often see the powerful and wealthy exploit resources and political systems to amass even more wealth, while excluding the needs of the poor and vulnerable.
3. Vulnerable communities, who contribute least to environmental damage, often end up suffering the worst effects of issues like pollution and climate change caused by unchecked greed and profit-seeking of powerful groups.
4. A more equitable system that limits inequality and excessive greed could help ensure all people have their basic needs met, while also encouraging wiser stewardship of the planet we all depend on.