To found a great empire for the sole purpose of raising up a people of customers, may at first appear a project fit only for a nation of shopkeepers. It is however, a project altogether unfit for a nation of shopkeepers; but extremely fit for a nation whose government is influenced by shopkeepers.
government nations people purpose
Goods can serve many other purposes besides purchasing money,but money can serve no other purpose besides purchasing goods.
money purpose
Consumption is the sole end and purpose of all production; and the interest of the producer ought to be attended to, only so far as it may be necessary for promoting that of the consumer.
purpose theend
Lands for the purposes of pleasure and magnificence, parks, gardens, public walks
purpose thepublic