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Consumption is the sole end and purpose of all production; and the interest of the producer ought to be attended to, only so far as it may be necessary for promoting that of the consumer.
Adam Smith
Adam Smith
Adam Smith
Born: Jun 5, 1723
Died: Jul 17, 1790

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