Philosophy Quotes
We are but one of the multitude, in no respect better than any other in it.
"We are but one of the multitude, in no respect better than any other in it."— Adam Smith
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Meaning of this quote
An impartial perspective challenges the assumption that one's own interests deserve automatic priority.
Key takeaway:
Give other people's comparable interests comparable weight.
Origin of the quote
The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759; edition varies)
Who actually said this?
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