Avarice, the spur of industry, is so o.. David Hume

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Avarice, the spur of industry, is so obstinate a passion, and works its way through so many real dangers and difficulties, that it is not likely to be scared by an imaginary danger, which is so small that it scarcely admits of calculation.

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David Hume

Profession: Philosopher
Nationality: Scottish

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