The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith was first published in 1776, and it is the important work in classical economics. This book deals with the nature of the nations’ capital, the inequality between rich and poor, productivity and the importance of the proper division of labor for the economic progress. Here are several of the most notable Adam Smith wealth of Nations quotes.

Thought-Provoking Quotes from the Wealth of Nations

1

Science is the antidote for the superstition.

2

For one very rich man, there must be so many poor people.

3

One should earn more, so he could raise his family.

4

Industry improves with the improvement of labor.

5

In a bad society, one man must work too hard and too much.

6

Wealth of the world was purchased with labor.

7

Bad government is defined by how much money they take from their citizens.

8

There is no limit to a desire for commodities.

9

The real price of commodities is the amount of labor.

10

Man is the most difficult to be transported.

11

Civil government serves as the weapon to make the rich against the poor.

12

Those who threaten the security of the society should be restrained by the laws.

13

The ability to get things that one wants defines whether this person is rich or poor.

14

Experience seems to show that law can never regulate the wages properly.

15

Regulation causes disorder.

16

One of many important Adam Smith Wealth of Nations quotes.

17

Driven by envy, poor people want to invade the possessions of the rich.

18

No other animal except the man makes bargains.

19

People ought to contribute towards their government as much as possible.

20

The real price of everything.

21

The first duty of the sovereign.

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