“No society can surely be flourishing and happy, of which the far greater part of the members are poor and miserable.”

— Adam Smith · Wisdom quote

Economist · 1723 – 1790

Scottish economist and philosopher, author of The Wealth of Nations.

Source: The Wealth of Nations · ✓ Source verified

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