Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: June 5, 1723 - July 17, 1790
Birthday: June 5
Death: July 17
The importation of gold and silver is not the principal, much less the sole benefit which a nation derives from its foreign trade.
source: Adam Smith (2007). “The Wealth of Nations: An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations: With an introduction by Jonathan B. Wight, University of Richmond”, p.400, Harriman House Limited
topic: Gold, Benefits, Silver, Importation, Gold And Silver, Foreign Trade