Quote by John Ruskin

Large fortunes are all founded either on the occupation of land, or lending or the taxation of labor.

Large fortunes are all founded either on the occupation of l

Summary

This quote suggests that the accumulation of wealth can generally be traced back to three main sources: control of land, involvement in lending activities, or the taxation of labor. It implies that through these means, individuals or entities are able to generate substantial fortunes. Whether it is through the ownership of valuable land, profiting from lending money with interest, or exerting authority to collect taxes from individuals' labor, these avenues pave the way for individuals to amass large amounts of wealth.

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