Quotes by Veblen, Thorstein

In order to stand well in the eyes of the community, it is necessary t >>

The basis on which good repute in any highly organized industrial comm >>

It is always sound business to take any obtainable net gain, at any co >>

Quotations about Leisure

Leisure is the mother of Philosophy. >>

If we don't come apart; we will come apart. >>

Employ thy time well, if thou meanest to gain leisure. >>

The basis on which good repute in any highly organized industrial community ultimately rests is pecuniary strength; and the means of showing pecuniary strength, and so of gaining or retaining a good name, are leisure and a conspicuous consumption of goods

Veblen, Thorstein