Natural law in the business world by Wood Henry 1834-1909

Author:Wood, Henry, 1834-1909
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Economics, Labor and laboring classes. [from old catalog]
Publisher: Boston, Lee and Shepard; New York, C. T. Dillingham
Published: 1887-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

builds, and puts in operation a great railroad system is worth, perhaps, millions,* because its product may be the settlement and development of two or three States or Territories. If this kind of force were more plentiful, the world would not put such an extravagant valuation upon it. A hundred thousand muscular bodies may be found as often as a single brain of this quality. No amount of sentiment can change the arrangement of these natural principles. Were it in our power to explore beyond the boundaries of human wisdom, we should probably find that it is best as it is. It is only the few who are skilful in originating enterprises and in conducting them to a successful termination. They also have a better knowledge of Natural Law, which they make the most of by securing its aid. If the many could command all these advantages of mental power, there would be a much wider table-land of equality. It is now only the lofty peaks of attainment and production that attract special

* We do not forget that there are men of this class who have amassed large fortunes by stock manipulations which are not a legitimate form of industry. Such an exercise of mental energy is unnatural, perverted, and hostile to the best interests of society. Natural Law would sanction restrictive legislation when applied to such artificial operations.

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