What is prudence in the conduct of every private family can scarce be folly in that of a great kingdom.
Adam Smith
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How selfish soever man may be supposed there are evidently some principles in his nature which interest him in the fortune of others and render their happiness necessary to him though he derives nothing from it except the pleasure of seeing it.
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There is a great deal of ruin in a nation.
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