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Adam Smith - Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent.

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Adam Smith FRSA was a Scottish economist, philosopher as well as a moral philosopher, a pioneer of political economy, and a key figure during the Scottish Enlightenment, also known as ''The Father of Economics'' or ''The Father of Capitalism''. Smith wrote two classic works, The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) and An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776). The latter, often abbreviated as The Wealth of Nations, is considered his magnum opus and the first modern work of economics. In his work, Adam Smith introduced his theory of absolute advantage. Trending Quotes A member of the The Literary Alliance, a 501(c)3 organization Quote.org is a non-profit organization and can use your help! Copyright © 2024 The Literary Alliance.

Adam Smith - Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent. Adam Smith Quotes Search Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent. × 0 Topics Fairness Accountability Compassion Consequences Crime Impartiality Justice Law Enforcement Mercy Morality Punishment Innocence Guilt, The Guilty Cruelty Equity Forgiveness Innocent Retribution Victim's Rights, Victims' Rights Victims, Victimization, Victimhood Citations Adam Smith, 1723-1790, Scottish Political Economist, “The Theory of Moral Sentiments” II.ii.3 Sourced by: Eigen's Political and Historical Quotations Related Quotes James Baldwin

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