Administration Quote by Adam Smith
“The uniform, constant, and uninterrupted effort of every man to better his condition . . . is frequently powerful enough to maintain the natural progress of things toward improvement, in spite of the extravagance of government, and of the greatest errors of administration.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Wealth of Nations, 1776
Consistent personal effort can drive societal improvement despite governmental waste and administrative errors.
In simple terms: Hard work can improve society despite bad governance.
Key Takeaway
Focus on personal effort for progress.
Themes
effort
progress
government
economics
human agency
Mood
optimistic
critical
Type
economic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- workplace
- community projects
- policy advocacy
- education
Key Concepts
individualism
collective good
institutional critique
economic theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Can personal effort truly offset governmental failure?
- What limits exist for grassroots change?
A Different Perspective
Individual effort alone may not overcome systemic flaws.
