Section II, Chap. III.
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Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent.
— Adam Smith
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Adam Smith" (Quotes, The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759), Part II)
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About Adam Smith
Adam Smith (16 June 1723 – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish-born economist and philosopher, widely considered the "father of modern economics".
About Adam Smith
Adam Smith (16 June 1723 – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish-born economist and philosopher, widely considered the "father of modern economics".
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