The real recompence of labour, the real quantity of the necessaries and conveniencies of life which it can procure to the labourer, has, during the course of the present century, increased in a still greater proportion than its money price.
Wealth of Nations, capitalism
The Wealth of Nations, Book I, Chapter VIII
1776
Found in 1 providers: grok
Cross Reference
1 source
"Labour alone, therefore, never varying in its own value, is alone the ultimate and real standard by which the value of all commodities can at all times and places be estimated and compared. It is thei…"
Humorous"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."
Controversial"The value of a commodity, or the quantity of any other commodity for which it will exchange, depends on the quantity of labour which it enables him to purchase or command."
Controversial"With the greater part of rich people, the chief enjoyment of riches consists in the parade of riches."
Humorous"What can be added to the happiness of a man who is in health, out of debt, and has a clear conscience?"
HumorousPremium quality, printed on demand. Ships worldwide.
Don't see what you're looking for? Email us for custom products
