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"It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their

own self-interest. We address ourselves not to their humanity but to their self-love, and never talk to them of our own
necessities, but of their advantages"
After reading the quote above it can be inferred that
A The author believed people were motivated to act by their humanity alone
B The author believed that individuals act in a self-serving fashion
C The author believed that a large government was needed to meet the needs of citizens
D The author supported communal property

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B The author believed that individuals act in a self-serving fashion. The quote suggests that people are motivated to act based on their own self-interest rather than any inherent benevolence or concern for others.

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