On the road from the City of Skepticism, I had to pass through the Valley of Ambiguity. Adam Smith ambiguitycitypas Change image and share on social
The real tragedy of the poor is the poverty of their aspirations. Adam Smith aspirationpoorpoverty Change image and share on social
Happiness never lays its finger on its pulse. Adam Smith fingerhappinesslay Change image and share on social
Little else is requisite to carry a state to the highest degree of opulence from the lowest barbarism but peace, easy taxes, and a tolerable administration of justice: all the rest being brought about by the natural course of things. Adam Smith administrationbarbarismbring share on social
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. Adam Smith activeaugmentbank share on social
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. Adam Smith bakerbenevolencebrewer Change image and share on social
I have never known much good done by those who affected to trade for the public good. Adam Smith affectgoodpublic Change image and share on social
No society can surely be flourishing and happy, of which the far greater part of the members are poor and miserable. Adam Smith flourishgreathappy Change image and share on social
