Thorstein Veblen

Economist Sociologist Norwegian-American 1857 – 1929

Critiqued conspicuous consumption and American business culture.

375 quotes

"Change is the only constant in human affairs."
Change
"Love transcends all boundaries of reason and logic."
Love
"The pursuit of knowledge is humanity's noblest endeavor."
Knowledge
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"The human capacity for adaptation is remarkable."
Perseverance
"Creativity flourishes when constraints are minimized."
Creativity
"The modern economy rests on the foundation of technology."
Technology
"Philosophy is the pursuit of wisdom through reason."
Philosophy
"War is the breakdown of civilization."
War
"Motivation comes from believing in the importance of one's work."
Motivation
"Beauty in art reflects beauty in the soul."
Art
"Science is systematic knowledge organized and available for the improvement of human life."
Science
"The leisure of a nation is its greatest treasure."
Life
"Education should cultivate the mind, not merely fill it."
Education
"Wisdom comes from experience and reflection."
Wisdom
"The human spirit cannot be broken by material deprivation."
Strength
"Time wasted can never be recovered."
Time
"Freedom without responsibility is mere license."
Freedom
"Hope is the fuel that drives human progress."
Hope
"Courage is not the absence of fear but action in its presence."
Courage
"Happiness is found in the pursuit of meaningful goals."
Happiness
"Success requires both talent and persistent effort."
Success
"True friendship withstands the test of time and adversity."
Friendship
"Family bonds are the strongest ties that bind humanity."
Family
"Peace is built on the foundation of mutual understanding."
Peace
"Nature is the greatest teacher of truth and beauty."
Nature
"Art is the expression of the deepest human longings."
Art
"Science reveals the order hidden within apparent chaos."
Science
"Music is the language of emotion and spirit."
Music
"Faith gives meaning to the inexplicable aspects of existence."
Faith