Quote by Thomas Jefferson

The selfish spirit of commerce, which knows no country, and feels no passion or principle but that of gain.

The selfish spirit of commerce, which knows no country, and

Summary

This quote suggests that the driving force behind commerce is selfishness. It asserts that commerce does not recognize national boundaries nor is guided by any emotions or moral values, except for the pursuit of profit. The quote points out that commerce is primarily driven by self-interest, often disregarding any sense of patriotism or ethical considerations in the pursuit of economic gain.

By Thomas Jefferson

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