The love of praise, and the dread of blame, are, in a great measure, the springs of our activity.
Wealth of Nations, capitalism
The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Part III, Chapter II
1759
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"The liberal reward of labour, therefore, as it is the necessary effect, so it is the natural symptom of increasing national wealth."
Controversial"No society can surely be flourishing and happy, of which the far greater part of the members are poor and miserable."
Controversial"The quantity of every commodity brought to market naturally adjusts itself to the effectual demand."
Humorous"The desire of building, and the love of distinction, are the passions which give the greatest encouragement to the fine arts."
Controversial"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."
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