The Power of Self-Interest

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It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.

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One of Smith's most famous observations, explaining how individuals pursuing their own interests can unintentionally contribute to the prosperity and well-being of society.

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