The learned, however, though they may not be the greatest wits, are always the best company.
Wealth of Nations, capitalism
Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles Lettres, Part II, Chapter 1
1762-1763
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"What can be added to the happiness of a man who is in health, out of debt, and has a clear conscience?"
Humorous"The desire of riches, and the contempt of poverty, are the great and most universal causes of corruption of morals."
Humorous"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."
Humorous"The liberal reward of labour, therefore, as it is the necessary effect, so it is the natural symptom of increasing national wealth."
Controversial"The most opulent nations, indeed, are in general the most happy and comfortable."
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