Every man is, no doubt, by nature, first and principally recommended to his own care; and as he is fitter to take care of himself than of any other person, it is fit and right that it should be so.


Section II, Chap. II. - The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) - Part II

Adam Smith Quotes

Every man is, no doubt, by nature, first and principally recommended to his own care; and as he is fitter to take care of himself than of any other...

Every man is, no doubt, by nature, first and principally recommended to his own care; and as he is fitter to take care of himself than of any other...

Every man is, no doubt, by nature, first and principally recommended to his own care; and as he is fitter to take care of himself than of any other...

Every man is, no doubt, by nature, first and principally recommended to his own care; and as he is fitter to take care of himself than of any other...