A treasure does not always contribute to the political security of its possessors. It rather invites attack, and very seldom is faithfully applied to the purpose for which it was destined.


Book III, On Consumption, Chapter IX, p. 487 - A Treatise On Political Economy (Fourth Edition) (1832)

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A treasure does not always contribute to the political security of its possessors. It rather invites attack, and very seldom is faithfully applied to ...

A treasure does not always contribute to the political security of its possessors. It rather invites attack, and very seldom is faithfully applied to ...

A treasure does not always contribute to the political security of its possessors. It rather invites attack, and very seldom is faithfully applied to ...

A treasure does not always contribute to the political security of its possessors. It rather invites attack, and very seldom is faithfully applied to ...