Man, an animal that makes bargains.
ADAM SMITHConsumption is the sole end and purpose of all production; and the interest of the producer ought to be attended to, only so far as it may be necessary for promoting that of the consumer.
More Adam Smith Quotes
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Defense is superior to opulence.
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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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The violence and injustice of the rulers of mankind is an ancient evil, for which, I am afraid, the nature of human affairs can scarce admit a remedy.
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It is not for its own sake that men desire money, but for the sake of what they can purchase with it.
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I have never known much good done by those who affected to trade for the public good.
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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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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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Never complain of that of which it is at all times in your power to rid yourself.
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Nothing but the most exemplary morals can give dignity to a man of small fortune.
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What can be added to the happiness of the man who is in health, who is out of debt, and has a clear conscience?
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In a militia, the character of the laborer, artificer, or tradesman, predominates over that of the soldier: in a standing army, that of the soldier predominates over every other character.
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Have lots of experiments, but make sure they’re strategically focused.
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It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.
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An English university is a sanctuary in which exploded systems and obsolete prejudices find shelter and protection after they have been . Hunted out of every corner of the world.
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