"The greatest and most important branch of the commerce of every nation, is that which is carried on between the inhabitants of the town and those of the country."

"The invisible hand is not a magical force, but a metaphor for the unintended social benefits of individual self-interested actions."

"The desire of appearing to be wealthy, may be called the great motive to industry and frugality, and the great cause of the accumulation of capital."

"The natural effort of every individual to better his own condition, when suffered to exert itself with freedom and security, is so powerful a principle, that it is alone, and without any assistance, n…"

"The wealth of a country consists, not in its gold and silver only, but in its lands, houses, and consumable goods of all different kinds."