Quote by Thomas Love Peacock

The waste of plenty is the resource of scarcity.

The waste of plenty is the resource of scarcity.

Summary

This quote means that when we have an abundance of something and fail to utilize or manage it properly, it eventually leads to scarcity. It highlights the irony that plenty can turn into scarcity when we waste or misuse resources, emphasizing the importance of responsible consumption and efficient resource management to prevent shortages. It serves as a reminder that wastefulness and negligence can deplete even seemingly abundant resources and leave us facing scarcity in the long run.

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Excess

By Thomas Love Peacock

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