Scarcity Quotes
On what shortage teaches that abundance never can
These quotes trace scarcity from an old account of Buffalo herds thinning across a country to a broader claim that being complicit with scarcity beats indulging in excess.
It appears from Mr. Smith's account that there is no scarcity of buffalo as he penetrated the country.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What angles on scarcity do these quotes explore?
They range from a historical account of buffalo herds thinning across a country to more philosophical takes on virtue, waste, and opportunity.
Is scarcity discussed in a wildlife or historical context?
Yes, one quote describes an account of penetrating a country and finding no shortage of Buffalo at the time, a historical observation rather than a modern one.
Does any quote favor scarcity over excess?
One line argues it's more rewarding to be complicit with scarcity than to indulge in excess, framing restraint as its own reward.
Is there a quote that flips the usual view of waste?
Yes, one calls the waste of plenty the actual resource of scarcity, suggesting abundance creates its own kind of loss.
How is scarcity tied to virtue in this collection?
One sharper quote suggests that many plain girls are virtuous simply because they lack the opportunity to be otherwise, tying morality to circumstance rather than choice.
Another line flips the idea entirely, calling waste the true resource of scarcity, while a sharper one ties virtue to a lack of opportunity. See our Because quotes for more cause-and-effect sayings.
