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Adam Smith
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In a militia, the character of the laborer, artificer, or tradesman, predominates over that of the soldier: in a standing army, that of the
soldier predominates over every other character...
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Adam Smith
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(1723-1790) Scottish philosopher and economist
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Arms
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Militarism
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Military
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Militia
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