Little else is requisite to carry a state to the highest degree of opulence from the lowest barbarism, but peace, easy taxes, and a tolerable administration of justice; all the rest being brought about by the natural course of things.
Wealth of Nations, capitalism
Attributed, but widely accepted as a summary of his principles. Appears in 'Lectures on Justice, Police, Revenue and Arms' in slightly different phrasing.
1762-1763
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