Animal Quotes
Man, an animal that makes bargains.
"Man, an animal that makes bargains."— Adam Smith
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Meaning of this quote
Bargaining is presented as a characteristic part of human cooperation.
Key takeaway:
Seek terms that make an exchange worthwhile to both parties.
Origin of the quote
No original publication established.
Who actually said this?
Related to Smith’s discussion of bargaining, but this fragment was not located verbatim in the primary editions checked.
