Adam Smith, The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759), Pt. 1, Sec. 2, Ch. 2
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The elegant, the tender, and the passionate Tibullus.
— Adam Smith on Tibullus
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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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