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Adam Smith Quotes

Adam Smith quotes about greatness

Scottish Economist June 5, 1723 – July 17, 1790

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Adam Smith quote: "What is prudence in the conduct of every private family can..."
What is prudence in the conduct of every private family can scarce be folly in that of a great kingdom. Adam Smith
Great ambition, the desire of real superiority, of leading and directing, seems to be altogether peculiar to man, and speech is the great instrument of ambition. Adam Smith
Adam Smith quote: "Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and..."
Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition. Adam Smith
Wherever there is great property there is great inequality. For one very rich man there must be at least five hundred poor, and the affluence of the few supposes the indigence of the many. The affluence of the rich excites the indignation of the poor, who are often both driven by want, and prompted by envy, to invade his possessions. Adam Smith
Adam Smith quote: "There is a great deal of ruin in a nation."
There is a great deal of ruin in a nation. Adam Smith
Adam Smith quote: "Wherever there is great property, there is great inequality."
Wherever there is great property, there is great inequality. Adam Smith

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