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Adam Smith Quotes and Quotations
People of the same trade seldom meet together, even for merriment and diversion, but the conversation ends in a conspiracy against the public, or in some contrivance to raise prices. By 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. Man, an animal that makes bargains. What can be added to the happiness of man who is in health, out of debt, and has a clear conscience? |
