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Sophisms of the Protectionists

PART II
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We will adorn our houses.

We will read the Bible.
_Robinson._ Utopia! Is it certain that we will do this rather than that?
_Friday._ Well, if we have no wants, we will rest.

Is rest nothing?
_Robinson._ When one rests one dies of hunger.
_Friday._ Friend, you are in a vicious circle.

I speak of a rest which diminishes neither our gains nor our vegetables.

You always forget that by means of our commerce with this stranger, nine hours of labor will give us as much food as twelve now do.
_Robinson._ It is easy to see that you were not reared in Europe.
Perhaps you have never read the _Moniteur Industriel_?
It would have taught you this: "All time saved is a dear loss.


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