Quote by: William Cobbett

Another great evil arising from this desire to be thought rich; or rather, from the desire not to be thought poor, is the destructive thing which has been honored by the name of 'speculation'; but which ought to be called Gambling.


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Author Bio


  • NameWilliam Cobbett
  • DescriptionEnglish pamphleteer, farmer and journalist
  • BornMarch 9, 1763
  • DiedJune 18, 1835
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionJournalist; Farmer; Politician; Author
  • WorksRural Rides