Myself Quotes
I am a beau in nothing but my books.
"I am a beau in nothing but my books."— Adam Smith
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Meaning of this quote
The reported remark playfully limits Smith's concern for fine appearance to his books.
Key takeaway:
Invest care in the things that matter most to you.
Origin of the quote
John Rae, Life of Adam Smith (1895)
Who actually said this?
Reported by John Rae as a remark to the printer William Smellie; not an independently preserved statement by Smith.
