A power to dispose of estates for ever is manifestly absurd. The earth and the fulness of it belongs to every generation, and the preceding one can have no right to bind it up from posterity. Such extension of property is quite unnatural.
ADAM SMITHThe division of labour was limited by the extent of the market.
More Adam Smith Quotes
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On the road from the City of Skepticism, I had to pass through the Valley of Ambiguity.
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There is no art which government sooner learns of another than that of draining money from the pockets of the people.
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The division of labour was limited by the extent of the market.
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Never complain of that of which it is at all times in your power to rid yourself.
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Nobody but a beggar chooses to depend chiefly upon the benevolence of his fellow-citizens.
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By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he really intends to promote it. I have never known much good done by those who affected to trade for the public good.
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The man scarce lives who is not more credulous than he ought to be. The natural disposition is always to believe. It is acquired wisdom and experience only that teach incredulity, and they very seldom teach it enough.
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The world neither ever saw, nor ever will see, a perfectly fair lottery.
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He is led by an invisible hand to promote an end which was no part of his intention.
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An instructed and intelligent people are always more decent and orderly than an ignorant and stupid one.
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Every man is rich or poor according to the degree in which he can afford to enjoy the necessaries, conveniences, and amusements of human life.
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Nothing but the most exemplary morals can give dignity to a man of small fortune.
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The proprietor of stock is necessarily a citizen of the world, and is not necessarily attached to any particular country.
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The game women play is men.
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Goods can serve many other purposes besides purchasing money, but money can serve no other purpose besides purchasing goods.
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