Bernard de Mandeville Quotes


One good Man may take another's Word, if they so agree, but a whole Nation ought never to trust to any Honesty, but what is built upon Necessity; for unhappy is the People, and their Constitution will be ever precarious, whose Welfare must depend upon the Virtues and Consciences of Ministers and Politicians.


Citations

Mandeville, Bernard. The Fable of the Bees: or, Private Vices, Publick Benefits. Edited by F. B. Kaye, Clarendon Press, 1924.

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Bernard de Mandeville
Bernard de Mandeville
  • Born: November 15, 1670
  • Died: January 21, 1733
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Philosopher

Bernard Mandeville, or Bernard de Mandeville, was an Anglo-Dutch philosopher, political economist and satirist. Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, he lived most of his life in England and used English for most of his published works. He became famous for The Fable of the Bees.