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What is prudence in the conduct of every private family, can scarce…

Quote byAdam Smith · 1723–1790

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Book IV, Chapter II, p. 490..

English (original)

What is prudence in the conduct of every private family, can scarce be folly in that of a great kingdom.

— Adam Smith

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