The celebrated Adam Smith was the first to point out the immense increase of production, and the superior perfection of products referable to this division of labour. (Jean-Baptiste Say)

The celebrated Adam Smith was the first to point out the immense increase of production, and the superior perfection of products referable to this division of labour.

Jean-Baptiste Say

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And, having once decided to achieve a certain task, achieve it at all costs of tedium and distaste. The gain in self-confidence of having accomplished a tiresome labour is immense.

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