But Smith wasn't just a man of numbers; he was a philosopher fascinated by the invisible threads that hold a society together. Here is a story of how his most famous ideas came to life: The Secret of the Pin Factory
: By pursuing their own profit, they were led by an invisible hand to provide the services the community needed, creating a prosperous society without anyone having to plan it all from the top. adam smith
Later that day, Smith sat down for his evening meal. He thought about where his dinner had come from. But Smith wasn't just a man of numbers;
: One man drew out the wire, another straightened it, a third cut it, and a fourth pointed it. another straightened it