A great stock, though with small profits, generally increases faster than a small stock with great profits. Money, says the proverb, makes money. When you have a little, it is often easier to get more. The great difficulty is to get that little.


Chapter IX, p. 111. - The Wealth of Nations (1776) - Book I

Adam Smith Quotes

A great stock, though with small profits, generally increases faster than a small stock with great profits. Money, says the proverb, makes money....

A great stock, though with small profits, generally increases faster than a small stock with great profits. Money, says the proverb, makes money....

A great stock, though with small profits, generally increases faster than a small stock with great profits. Money, says the proverb, makes money....

A great stock, though with small profits, generally increases faster than a small stock with great profits. Money, says the proverb, makes money....