“Adam Smith's image of competition in the marketplace was intended as an adjunct to his detailed description of human motivation in The Theory of Moral Sentiments , in which the pursuit of profit is tempered at every juncture by sympathy and benevolence, and by the posture of the "impartial spectator" which is forced on us by our moral nature.” HumansMotivationMoralTheoryCompetitionProfitPursuitDescriptionSentimentsAdamSpectatorsMarketplaceBenevolencePostureJuncture Author:Ted Malloch
“The major motivation theories by which most men live can lead them only to depression and cynicism.” MenMotivationTheoryMajorsCynicism Author:Abraham Maslow
“Classic economic theory, based as it is on an inadequate theory of human motivation, could be revolutionized by accepting the reality of higher human needs, including the impulse to self actualization and the love for the highest values.” NeedsHumansSelfRealityMotivationValuesAcceptingEconomicTheoryHigherHighestIncludingImpulseClassicInadequateSelf ActualizationHuman NeedsActualizationEconomic TheoryPeak Experiences Author:Abraham Maslow