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The ancient egyptians had a superstitious antipathy to the sea; a superstition nearly of the same kind prevails among the indians; and the chinese have never excelled in foreign commerce.
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The Ancient Egyptians Had A Superstitious Antipathy

Adam Smith
The ancient egyptians had a superstitious antipathy to the sea; a superstition nearly of the same kind prevails among the indians; and the chinese have never excelled in foreign commerce.
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