Adam Smith Quotes

Little else is requisite to carry a state to the highest degree of opulence from the lowest barbarism but peace, easy taxes, and a tolerable administration of justice: all the rest being brought about by the natural course of things.

Adam Smith

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: economist
  • Nationality: scottish
  • Birth: June 5, 1723 - July 17, 1790

Topics

JusticePeaceRestEasyTaxesCarry

I want to see young people in America feel the spirit of the 1960s and find a way to get in the way. To find a way to get in trouble. Good trouble, necessary trouble.

John Lewis

GoodPeopleFeelAmericaFindYoung

In Georgia, apparently, men are men and women are women - at least in their folk dance.

Robert Gottlieb

WomenMenDanceGeorgiaWomen Are

I think I've got an outstanding defensive assistant staff that's really going to help us have consistent, strong defenses. And offensively, we have an excellent staff. We've got some younger guys on offense, but that's what I coach and have my entire coaching career.

Steve Spurrier

StrongThinkHelpCoachingCareer

No, I'm not Shirley the girl, I'm the woman on MTV with the big boots.

Shirley Manson

GirlWomanBootsBigMTVShirley

My stand-up is far more rooted in reality than my Twitter.

Rob Delaney

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My grandfather was one of the most amazing Baptist ministers in history, he was unbelievable. He was one of the most amazing men - the most amazing man that I ever met... He lived an amazing life.

Josh Henderson

LifeHistoryMenManAmazingLived

I have no curiosity. I'm an island boy.

Derek Walcott

CuriosityIslandBoy

It takes someone with a unique background to stand up to the threat of a strike and win.

Bruce Rauner

WinStand UpStandSomeoneUnique

The divinely talented Adam Arkin. So underrated. Every time I do a piece and they go, 'You know, you need a husband in this,' I ask, 'Can Adam Arkin do it?'

Annie Potts

TimeHusbandYouGoKnowNeed

I don't think I gave 'Wings' its due. I was young. I wanted to light the world on fire.

Tim Daly

LightFireWorldThinkWingsYoung

Traditional charity is still fairly focused on how it makes donors feel as opposed to outcomes for people that need help.

Leila Janah

PeopleCharityFeelHelpFocused

My hope is that people begin to understand what the fiscal realities are - how economic virtue differs from political virtue - and develop a realization of their individual economic philosophy in comparison to their perceived political ideology.

Kurt Bills

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