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Dominion by land or sea will appear equally destitute of attraction, when it comes to be generally understood, that all its advantages rest with the rulers, and that the subjects at large derive no benefit whatever.

— Jean-Baptiste Say A Treatise On Political Economy (Fourth Edition) (1832)

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Law has been unjustly charged with the whole blame of the calamities resulting from the scheme that bears his name.

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The sea and wind can at the same time convey my neighbour's vessel and my own.

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An uniformity of weights and measures, arranged upon mathematical principles, would be a benefit to the whole commercial world, if it were wise enough to adopt such an expedient.

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The best scheme of finance is, to spend as little as possible; and the best tax is always the lightest.

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What is the motive which operates in every man's breast to counteract the impulse towards the gratification of his wants and appetites?

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