The desire of building, and the love of distinction, are the passions which give the greatest encouragement to the fine arts.
Wealth of Nations, capitalism
Lectures on Jurisprudence, Part II, Lecture 23
1762-1763 (published posthumously)
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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"The interest of the landlord is always, more or less, connected with the general interest of the society."
Humorous"The love of praise, and the dread of blame, are, in a great measure, the springs of our activity."
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