How many men are there who fairly earn a million dollars?
Meaning of the quote
The quote is asking how many people truly earn a million dollars through hard work and honest means. It suggests that it may not be as many as one might think, since making a million dollars often involves more than just working hard. The quote is encouraging people to think critically about wealth and success, and whether they are truly earned or if other factors are involved.
About Henry George
Henry George was an American political economist and journalist whose writings inspired the economic philosophy known as Georgism. His most famous work, ‘Progress and Poverty’, explored the paradox of increasing inequality and poverty despite economic progress, and he advocated for a single tax on land values as a remedy for social problems.
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