This disposition to admire, and almost to worship, the rich [...] neglect persons of poor and mean condition, though necessary both to establish and to maintain the distinction of ranks and the order of society, is [...] cause of the corruption of our moral sentiments. #AdamSmith

- December 14, 2023

This disposition to admire, and almost to worship, the rich [...] neglect persons of poor and mean condition, though necessary both to establish and to maintain the distinction of ranks and the order of society, is [...] cause of the corruption of our moral sentiments. #AdamSmith
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This disposition to admire, and almost to worship, the rich [...] neglect persons of poor and mean condition, though necessary both to establish and to maintain the distinction of ranks and the order of society, is [...] cause of the corruption of our moral sentiments. #AdamSmith

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