“The selfish spirit of commerce knows no country, and feels no passion or principle but that of gain.”
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Jefferson, T. (n.d.). The selfish spirit of commerce knows no country, and feels no passion or principle but that of gain. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/8891-the-selfish-spirit-of-commerce-knows-no-country/
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Jefferson, Thomas. “The selfish spirit of commerce knows no country, and feels no passion or principle but that of gain.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/8891-the-selfish-spirit-of-commerce-knows-no-country/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
Chicago
Jefferson, Thomas. “The selfish spirit of commerce knows no country, and feels no passion or principle but that of gain.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/8891-the-selfish-spirit-of-commerce-knows-no-country/.