Adam Smith was not a big fan of the pursuit of fame and fortune. His view of what we truly want, of what really makes us happy, cuts to the core of things. It takes him only twelve words to get to the heart of the matter: Man naturally desires, not only to be loved, but to be lovely.

How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life: An Unexpected Guide to Human Nature and Happiness (ed. Penguin, 2014) - ISBN: 9780698139619