I am a beau in nothing but my books.
ADAM SMITHBy 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.
More Adam Smith Quotes
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The division of labour was limited by the extent of the market.
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How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortune of others, and render their happiness necessary to him, though he derives nothing from it, except the pleasure of seeing it.
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Man naturally desires, not only to be loved, but to be lovely; or to be that thing which is the natural and proper object of love.
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A nation is not made wealthy by the childish accumulation of shiny metals, but it enriched by the economic prosperity of it’s people.
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It is not by augmenting the capital of the country, but by rendering a greater part of that capital active and productive than would otherwise be so, that the most judicious operations of banking can increase the industry of the country.
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Nothing is more graceful than habitual cheerfulness.
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Beneficence is always free, it cannot be extorted by force.
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With the greater part of rich people, the chief enjoyment of riches consists in the parade of riches.
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The real and effectual discipline which is exercised over a workman is that of his customers. It is the fear of losing their employment which restrains his frauds and corrects his negligence.
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It must always be remembered, however, that it is the luxuries, and not the necessary expense of the inferior ranks of people, that ought ever to be taxed.
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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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Have lots of experiments, but make sure they’re strategically focused.
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Wherever there is great property, there is great inequality.
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The game women play is men.
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Nothing but the most exemplary morals can give dignity to a man of small fortune.
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