The level of potential physical productivity of a society depends on both the development of the intellect of its members, and a minimal standard of both demographic characteristics and of consumption. Robert Trout characteristicconsumptiondemographic share on social
Many Chinese saw opium as a poison introduced by foreign enemies. Robert Trout chineseenemyforeign Change image and share on social
In order for a society to survive, it must generate a sufficient level of physical production both to meet its current needs, and to produce a surplus for upgrading its productive powers. Robert Trout currentgeneratelevel Change image and share on social
A successful society is characterized by a rising living standard for its population, increasing investment in factories and basic infrastructure, and the generation of additional surplus, which is invested in generating new discoveries in science and technology. Robert Trout additionalbasiccharacterize share on social
Although the Chinese had used opium as a medicine, there was no widespread addiction before the British arrived. Robert Trout addictionarrivebritish Change image and share on social
The East India Company's domination of the Indian economy was based on its private army. Robert Trout armybasecompany Change image and share on social
The East India Company established a monopoly over the production of opium, shortly after taking over Bengal. Robert Trout bengalcompanyeast Change image and share on social
We fear doing too little when we should do more. Then atone by doing too much, when perhaps we should do less. Robert Trout atonefear Change image and share on social
Leibniz dedicated his life to efforts to educate people to understand that true happiness is found by locating their identity in benefitting mankind and their posterity. Robert Trout benefitdedicateeducate Change image and share on social
Were you to read the British press today, you would learn that the British Empire never forgets its defeats. Robert Trout britishdefeatempire Change image and share on social
