애덤 스미스
Scottish economist and moral philosopher; The Wealth of Nations
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One should frequently practice translating texts to refine their own writing style and command of language.
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I have likewise endeavoured to explain more fully, and examine more distinctly, some of the doctrines of that famous sect.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Keeping a public promise or announcement can serve as a necessary obligation to continue working on a project even in old age.
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I have likewise endeavoured to explain more fully, and examine more distinctly, some of the doctrines of that famous sect.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
A leader's generosity only inspires true loyalty when the underlying motives are seen as appropriate and respectable by others.
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When we see one man oppressed or injured by another, the sympathy which we feel with the distress of the sufferer seems to serve only to animate our fellow-feeling with his resentment against the offender.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Be aware that people instinctively reward or punish the person delivering news as if they caused the event itself.
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Maintain self-worth based on the quality of your designs and motives, even when external factors cause those plans to fail.
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We can never survey our own sentiments and motives, we can never form any judgment concerning them; unless we remove ourselves, as it were, from our own natural station, and endeavour to view them as at a certain distance from us.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
True confidence comes when external approval matches one's own honest self-assessment of quality and merit.
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When others hold a false positive opinion of your abilities, you have a moral obligation to undeceive them to maintain true character.
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A man of sensibility is apt to be more humiliated by just censure than he is ever elevated by just applause.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
Surrounding oneself only with supporters and flatterers corrupts judgment and prevents one from seeing the truth of their situation.
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An eminent master or leader can turn their own peculiarities into a new fashion that others will eagerly imitate.
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Working within a system, even one you eventually aim to reform, provides deep practical insight into how that system functions and where its inefficiencies lie.
A deep understanding of abstract principles should be complemented by practical sagacity in administrative and routine business tasks.
A person's labor is their most sacred property, and institutions should actively oppose regulations that prevent individuals from using their skills to earn a living.
Educational and professional institutions stay relevant by supporting new sciences, technical arts, and providing access to working-class practitioners.
A leader or educator gains esteem not just through genius, but through the faithful and clear communication of practical information to those under their care.
The wealth of a nation is not found in gold or silver but in the stock of consumable goods and the productivity of its people.
A professional should value their work and personal reputation over formal titles or academic degrees, even in public and formal settings.
Large salaries independent of success render professionals lazy and indifferent to the actual value they provide to their clients or students.
Distinguish between obsessing over small details for their own sake and managing them as part of a larger strategic life plan.
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Individuals should focus on the happiness and success of their own immediate circles, as universal concerns are beyond human comprehension and power.
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While free trade creates wealth, regulations that protect the core survival and defense of the entity are sometimes necessary and wise.
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By pursuing his own interest he frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he really intends to promote it.2 more supporting quotes are in the member records.
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