In the early stages of commerce there seems no way of making money rapidly so sure as that of buying up grain in time of famine, waiting until the dearth presses heavily, and then selling at famine prices. Men hate this selfishness, and pour blessings upon him who sells at a moderate profit.
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Proverbs 11:26
26 He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.