The problem with fiat money is that it rewards the minority that can handle money, but fools the generation that has worked and saved money.
Adam SmithThe sneaking arts of underling tradesmen are thus erected into political maxims for the conduct of a great empire; for it is the most underling tradesmen only who make it a rule to employ chiefly their own customers. A great trader purchases his good always where they are cheapest and best, without regard to any little interest of this kind.
Adam SmithConsumption is the sole end and purpose of all production; and the interest of the producer ought to be attended to, only so far as it may be necessary for promoting that of the consumer.
Adam SmithGoods can serve many other purposes besides purchasing money, but money can serve no other purpose besides purchasing goods.
Adam Smith