The prudent man is always concerned with his own interest, but he is not always selfish. He is often benevolent, and he is always just.
Wealth of Nations, capitalism
The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Part VI, Section I, Chapter I
1759
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Controversial"The wages of labour are the encouragement of industry, which, like every other human quality, improves in proportion to the encouragement it receives."
Controversial"The desire of riches, and the contempt of poverty, are the great and most universal causes of corruption of morals."
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Humorous"The most opulent nations, indeed, are in general the most happy and comfortable."
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