Generosity Quotes
Every man lives by exchanging.
"Every man lives by exchanging."— Adam Smith
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Meaning of this quote
Exchange allows people to obtain things beyond what they personally produce.
Key takeaway:
Recognize the network of contributions behind daily consumption.
Origin of the quote
The Wealth of Nations (1776)
Who actually said this?
Shortened from Book I, chapter IV; original sentence has “Every man thus lives by exchanging” and continues beyond the excerpt.
Source:
The Wealth of Nations (1776)
