In all earlier civilizations, it should be remembered, commerce was treated as a narrow activity and by no means the senior sector in society.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Historically, commerce was seen as a limited activity, not the leading part of society.
- In plain terms
- Commerce used to be seen as less important than other sectors.
- What can you take from it?
- Remember commerce was not always the main societal focus.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why did commerce become dominant in modern society?
- What sectors were once more important than trade?
Another view
Different eras had different economic priorities based on needs.
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