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Adam Smith Quotes

Adam Smith quotes about rich

Scottish Economist June 5, 1723 – July 17, 1790

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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: "With the greater part of rich people, the chief enjoyment of..."
With the greater part of rich people, the chief enjoyment of riches consists in the parade of riches. Adam Smith
Civil government, so far as it is instituted for the security of property, is in reality instituted for the defense of the rich against the poor, or of those who have some property against those who have none at all. Adam Smith
It is not very unreasonable that the rich should contribute to the public expense, not only in proportion to their revenue, but something more than in that proportion. Adam Smith

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