He was a great thinker,-and that was much; but he also made men recognize him as a great thinker, because he was a great master of style,-which was more. (Adam Smith)

He was a great thinker,-and that was much; but he also made men recognize him as a great thinker, because he was a great master of style,-which was more.

Adam Smith

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