play quizzes ad-free

History Quiz / Who Wrote It? Adam Smith vs. Karl Marx

Random History Quiz

Can you identify who wrote it: Adam Smith or Karl Marx?

Quiz not verified by Sporcle

Forced Order
Challenge
Share
Tweet
Embed
Score
  • Numerical Score
  • Percentage
 0/9 Timer
  • Default Timer
  • Stopwatch
 06:00
HintAnswer
By pursuing [the worker's] his own interest he frequently promotes that of the society more effectually than when he really intends to promote it.
The theory of the Communists may be summed up in a single sentence: Abolition of private property.
Capitalist production develops technology only by sapping the original sources of all wealth - the soil and the laborer.
The natural effort of every individual to better his own condition... is so powerful a principle that it is alone ... capable of carrying on the society...
Until now, every form of society has been based on the struggle between the oppressing and oppressed classes.
Every man, as long as he does not violate the laws of justice, is left perfectly free to pursue his own interest...
Nobody but a beggar chooses to depend chiefly upon the benevolence of his fellow-citizens.
Democracy is the road to socialism.
I do not like money; money is the reason we fight.
play quizzes ad-free

You're not logged in!

Compare scores with friends on all Sporcle quizzes.
Sign Up with Email
OR
Log In

You Might Also Like...

Is He a US President?
'The Brady Bunch' Characters
Clickable Sporcle Quiz Show: History
Distorted Movies
hide this ad

Show Comments

Extras

Top Quizzes Today


Score Distribution

hide this ad

Your Account Isn't Verified!

In order to create a playlist on Sporcle, you need to verify the email address you used during registration. Go to your Sporcle Settings to finish the process.