Jean-Baptiste Say

Government is an evil, but a necessary one.

The utility of a product is its power to satisfy human wants.

Man is the source of all economic activity.

Savings are the seed of future prosperity.

The division of labor increases the productivity of all.

Freedom of trade is the lifeblood of commerce.

The consumer is the final arbiter of value.

Wealth is not static; it is created and destroyed daily.

The spirit of enterprise is the soul of a nation.

Taxes are the price we pay for civilization.

Labor is the real measure of value.

Innovation drives progress in society.

Happiness is found in useful employment.

The market regulates itself through the actions of free individuals.

Property is the fruit of labor.

The exchange of goods is the foundation of society.

Frugality is the mother of virtue.

Demand follows production, not the reverse.

The role of the entrepreneur is indispensable.

Liberty and property are inseparable.