The greatest and most important branch of the commerce of every nation, is that which is carried on between the inhabitants of the town and those of the country.
Wealth of Nations, capitalism
The Wealth of Nations, Book III, Chapter I
1776
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"The education of the common people requires, perhaps, in a civilized and commercial society, the attention of the public more than that of people of some rank and fortune."
Controversial"Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition."
Controversial"The expense of the institutions for education, therefore, may no doubt afford a revenue sufficient for defraying their own expense, and for rewarding a few of the more eminent teachers."
Humorous"It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest."
Controversial"The interest of the dealers, however, in any particular branch of trade or manufactures, is always in some respects different from, and even opposite to, that of the public."
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