Invisible HandSung by LotusJuice. led by an invisible hand to promote an end which was no part of his intention. Nor is it always the worse for the society that it was not part of it. By pursuing his own interest he frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he really intends to promote it. By preferring the support of domestic to that of foreign industry, he intends only his own security; and by directing that industry in such a manner as its produce may be of the greatest value, he intends only his own gain, and he is in this, as in many other cases, led by an invisible hand to promote an end which was no part of his intention. By pursuing his own interest he frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he really intends to promote it. The song's lyric is a quote from Adam Smith's book "The Wealth of Nations." Book IV, chapter II, paragraph IX Transliterated by souldesperado [Submit an English translation for this song] See an error in these lyrics? Let us know here! |
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