"We daily witness the beneficial effect produced to the community by the institution of premiums, held out to encourage the inventions of ingenious mechanics"
- Joseph Lancaster
About this Quote
This quote by Joseph Lancaster talks to the favorable effect that providing incentives, such as premiums, can have on the neighborhood. By providing premiums, or rewards, to those who develop new and innovative mechanical gadgets, the neighborhood has the ability to gain from the innovations that result. This encourages people to utilize their resourcefulness to develop new and useful products, which can then be utilized to enhance the lives of those in the community. The premiums also provide a reward for individuals to continue to innovate and create new items, which can further benefit the neighborhood. By offering these rewards, the community has the ability to take advantage of the developments of ingenious mechanics, which can help to enhance the quality of life for everyone.
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