Science quote by Adam Smith

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"Adventure upon all the tickets in the lottery, and you lose for certain; and the greater the number of your tickets the nearer your approach to this certainty"

- Adam Smith

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This quote by Adam Smith is a metaphor for life. It is stating that if you take too many risks and attempt to do a lot of things simultaneously, you are more likely to fail. Taking a lot of threats can result in a greater chance of failure, and the more threats you take, the closer you get to that certainty. This quote is a pointer to be cautious and to believe prior to taking threats. It is necessary to be familiar with the consequences of our actions and to be conscious of the risks we take. Taking too many threats can cause failure, and it is important to be familiar with this. Taking calculated dangers can be beneficial, but it is very important to be aware of the possible repercussions. Taking too many dangers can lead to failure, and it is very important to be familiar with this.

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Adam Smith This quote is written / told by Adam Smith between June 5, 1723 and July 17, 1790. He was a famous Economist from Scotland, the quote is categorized under the topic Science. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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