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Quote from Adam Smith,


"Every man is, no doubt, by nature, first and principally recommended to his own care; and as he is fitter to take care of himself than of any other person, it is fit and right that it should be so."


By:

Adam Smith (more quotes by Adam Smith or books by/about Adam Smith)


(1723-1790) Scottish philosopher and economist

Source:

The Theory of Moral Sentiments par. III.I.85

Categories:

Nature, Responsibility, Self-Reliance, Welfare

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