Opulent, civilized, and industrious nations, are greater consumers than poor ones, because they are infinitely greater producers. - Jean-Baptiste Say

No human being has the faculty of originally creating matter, which is more than nature itself can do. But any one may avail himself of the agents offered him by nature, to invest matter with utility.

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.

What is the motive which operates in every man's breast to counteract the impulse towards the gratification of his wants and appetites?