The desire of riches, and the contempt of poverty, are the great and most universal causes of corruption of morals.
Wealth of Nations, capitalism
The Theory of Moral Sentiments, Part I, Section III, Chapter III
1759
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"The quantity of every commodity brought to market naturally adjusts itself to the effectual demand."
Humorous"The property which every man has in his own labour, as it is the original foundation of all other property, so it is the most sacred and inviolable."
Controversial"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 great source of our miseries is the comparison of our own condition with that of others."
Controversial"The rich, by consuming the produce of the labour of the poor, in fact, employ them, and give them a maintenance."
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