Every man, as long as he does not violate the laws of justice, is left perfectly free to pursue his own interest his own way, and to bring both his industry and capital into competition with those of any other man or order of men. ... He intends only his own gain, and he is in this, as in many other cases, led by and invisible hand to promote an end which was no part of his intention. ... This passage is known as the invisible hand passage and is one of the most widely known passages in the book. ...

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Just pauses for a moment, do you think that one man could make himself a coat, while farming the vegetables, and milking the cow, and teach his kids, and make dinner, and have enough skill to build a house for himself to live? ... The idea behind self love, do what benefits you the most, becomes the invisible hand that regulates trade. ...

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(514 Western Civilization) Man believed that, through reason, we become more aware of the laws of nature and the role it plays in the universe. ... Should this progression continue then man could achieve the quality of being free from all flaws of defect. ... What a great change from the thoughts of man before the Enlightenment, where God was responsible for everything that occurred. ... The idea of progress was indeed true, and man given the freedom to think could exceed technological boundaries. ... Adam Smith, the father of modern economics today wrote about "free trade," "the law of suppl...

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