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Francis Wright

We hear of the wealth of nations, of the powers of production, of the demand and supply of markets, and we forget that these words mean no more, if they mean any thing, then the happiness, and the labor, and the necessities of men.

Francis Wright

Happiness

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The quotation reminds us that economic terms like wealth, production, and markets ultimately relate to real human experiences such as people's happiness, work, and basic needs. It emphasizes that these abstract concepts should not be separated from the everyday lives and well-being of individuals.

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