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
Resentment seems to have been given us by nature for a defense, and for a defense only! It is the safeguard of justice and the security of innocence. Adam Smith defenseinnocencejustice Change image and share on social
To feel much for others and little for ourselves; to restrain our selfishness and exercise our benevolent affections, constitute the perfection of human nature. Adam Smith affectionbenevolentconstitute Change image and share on social
No complaint... is more common than that of a scarcity of money. Adam Smith commoncomplaintmoney Change image and share on social
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
Happiness never lays its finger on its pulse. Adam Smith fingerhappinesslay Change image and share on social
Adventure upon all the tickets in the lottery, and you lose for certain; and the greater the number of your tickets the nearer your approach to this certainty. Adam Smith adventureapproachcertainty Change image and share on social
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. Adam Smith correctcustomerdiscipline Change image and share on social
As soon as the land of any country has all become private property, the landlords, like all other men, love to reap where they never sowed, and demand a rent even for its natural produce. Adam Smith countrydemandland Change image and share on social
