Adam Smith wrote in 'The Wealth of Nations' regarding speculative finance: 'A bold adventurer may sometimes acquire a considerable fortune by two or three successful speculations; but is just as likely to lose one by two or three unsuccessful ones.'

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• The Wealth of Nations concept