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Woodrow Wilson: It is this power of teaching other men how to think that has given to the works of Adam Smith an immortality of…

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It is this power of teaching other men how to think that has given to the works of Adam Smith an immortality of influence.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

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Wilson reflects on the enduring impact of Adam Smith's ability to teach others how to think critically, emphasizing the value of intellectual influence.

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