Population, when unchecked, increases in a geometrical ratio. Thomas Malthus geometricalincreasepopulation Change image and share on social
The power of population is indefinitely greater than the power in the earth to produce subsistence for man. Thomas Malthus earthgreatindefinitely Change image and share on social
The histories of mankind are histories only of the higher classes. Thomas Malthus classhighhistory Change image and share on social
The superior power of population cannot be checked without producing misery or vice. Thomas Malthus checkmiserypopulation Change image and share on social
In a state therefore of great equality and virtue, where pure and simple manners prevailed, the increase of the human species would evidently be much greater than any increase that has been hitherto known. Thomas Malthus equalityevidentlygreat share on social
The great and unlooked for discoveries that have taken place of late years have all concurred to lead many men into the opinion that we were touching on a period big with the most important changes. Thomas Malthus bigconcurdiscovery Change image and share on social
Each pursues his own theory, little solicitous to correct or improve it by an attention to what is advanced by his opponents. Thomas Malthus advanceattentioncorrect Change image and share on social
Population, when unchecked, goes on doubling itself every 25 years or increases in a geometrical ratio. Thomas Malthus doublegeometricalincrease Change image and share on social
The main peculiarity which distinguishes man from other animals is the means of his support-the power which he possesses of very greatly increasing these means. Thomas Malthus animaldistinguishgreatly Change image and share on social
The ordeal of virtue is to resist all temptation to evil. Thomas Malthus evilordealresist Change image and share on social