Henry George Quotes about Progress

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Social reform is not to be secured by noise and shouting; by complaints and denunciation; by the formation of parties, or the making of revolutions; but by the awakening of thought and the progress of ideas. Until there

Social reform is not to be secured by noise and shouting; by complaints and denunciation; by the formation of parties, or the making of revolutions; but by the awakening of thought and the progress of ideas. Until there be correct thought, there cannot be right action; and when there is correct thought, right action will follow.

Henry George

Party, Ideas, Progress

Henry George (2006). “Social Problems”, p.242, Cosimo, Inc.

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

Fighting, Water, Progress

Henry George (2006). “Progress and Poverty”, p.358, Cosimo, Inc.

Private ownership of land is the nether mill-stone. Material progress is the upper mill-stone. Between them, with an increasing pressure, the working classes are being ground.

Henry George

Land, Class, Progress

Henry George (2005). “Progress and Poverty”, p.254, Cosimo, Inc.