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Adam Smith

The real and effectual discipline which is exercised over a workman is that of his customers. It is the fear of losing their employment which restrains his frauds and corrects his negligence.

Adam Smith

Fear

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A worker is kept honest and careful mainly because they worry about disappointing the people who pay them for their work. This concern about losing their job or income stops them from cheating or being careless.

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