In all earlier civilizations, it should be remembered, commerce was treated as a narrow activity and by no means the senior sector in society. (John Ralston Saul)

In all earlier civilizations, it should be remembered, commerce was treated as a narrow activity and by no means the senior sector in society.

John Ralston Saul

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