Author of "The Wealth of Nations" and "The Theory of Moral Sentiments"
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Adam Smith Quote: "Benevolence" Benevolence: It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer,or the baker that we expect our dinner... |
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Adam Smith Quote: "Invisible Hand" INVISIBLE HAND: "The rich...divide with the poor the produce of all of their improvements. They are led by an..." --Adam Smith, "Wealth of Nations" |
Adam Smith Quote: "Made for Action" Man was made for action, and to promote by the exertion of his faculties such changes in the... |
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Adam Smith Quote: "Consumption" CONSUMPTION: "Consumption is the sole end and purpose of all production; and the interest of the producer..." -Adam Smith |
Adam Smith Quote: Peace and Easy Taxes Peace: "Little else is requisite to carry a state to the highest degree of opulence from the lowest barbarism but peace, easy taxes..." -Adam Smith |
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Adam Smith Quote: Division of Labor The greatest improvement in the productive powers of labour, and the greater part of the skill... |
Adam Smith Quote: Not from Benevolence Only HELP: "Man has almost constant occassion for the help of his brethren, and it is in vain for him to expect it from their benevolence only" -Adam Smith |
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Adam Smith Quote: Habit, Custom, and Education Education: "The difference between the most dissimilar characters, between a philosopher and a common street porter..." -Adam Smith |
Adam Smith Quote: CUSTOMER SERVICE CUSTOMER SERVICE: "The real and effectual discipline which is exercised over a workman is...that of his customers..." -Adam Smith |
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Adam Smith Quote: INCOME Income: "A gardener who cultivates his own garden with his own hands, united in his own person the three..." -Adam Smith |
Adam Smith Quote: Scarcity of Money Scarcity of Money: "No complaint...is more common than that of a scarcity of money." -Adam Smith |
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Adam Smith Quote: Capital Capitals are increased by parsimony, and diminished by prodigality and misconduct. |
