François Quesnay quotes

François Quesnay was a French economist and physician, known as a leading figure of the Physiocratic school. His work emphasized the importance of agriculture and land as the source of wealth in the economy. He developed the concept of the "Tableau Économique," which became a foundational model in economic theory. Here are 4 of his quotes:

Without that sense of security which property gives, the land would still be uncultivated. (François Quesnay)

Calculations are to the economic science what bones are to the human body. Without them it will always be a vague and confused science, at the mercy of error and prejudice.

François Quesnay

To secure the greatest amount of pleasure with the least possible outlay should be the aim of all economic effort... when everyone does this the natural order, instead of being endangered, will be all the better assured.

François Quesnay

You recognize but one rule of commerce; that is (to avail myself of your own terms) to allow free passage and freedom of action to all buyers and sellers whoever they may be.

François Quesnay

François Quesnay

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Occupation: French Economist
Born: June 4, 1694
Died: December 16, 1774
Quotes count: 4
Wikipedia: François Quesnay

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