Adam Smith has on the whole recognised the nature of these powers so little,that he does not even assign a productive character to the mental labours of those who maintain laws and order,and cultivate and promote instruction,religion,science,and art.

• 一般说来，亚当·斯密，对于这些力量的本质极少认识，甚至不认为维持法律与秩序、培养和促进教育、宗教、科学、艺术的人的精神劳动具有生产性。