A thousand acres that can feed a thousand souls is better than ten thousand acres of no more effect.
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"A thousand acres that can feed a thousand souls is better than ten thousand acres of no more effect." — William Petty
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A thousand acres that can feed a thousand souls is better than ten thousand acres of no more effect. — William Petty
About William Petty
William Petty was a Economist from Kingdom of England (1623–1687).
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This quote is attributed to William Petty, a Economist from Kingdom of England.
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William Petty lived from 1623 – 1687.