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Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition.

Adam Smith , Economist
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Adam Smith was a Scottish economist and philosopher. He is considered one of the founding figures of modern economics and is best known for his book "The Wealth of Nations." Smith's ideas on free markets, division of labor, and the invisible hand have had a profound impact on economic theory and made him a highly influential figure in the field of economics.

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