By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he real — Adam Smith
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By pursuing his own interest (the individual) frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he really intends to promote it. I have never known much good done by those who affected to trade for the public good.

— Adam Smith
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