Quote by Calvin Coolidge

The appropriation of public money always is perfectly lovely until some one is asked to pay the bill. If we are to have a billion dollars of navy, half a billion of farm relief, etc. the people will have to furnish more revenue by paying more taxes. It is for them, through their Congress, to decide how far they wish to go.


The appropriation of public money always is perfectly lovely

Summary

This quote highlights the consequences of government spending and the impact it has on taxpayers. While the act of allocating public funds may seem appealing, the quote reminds us that someone ultimately has to bear the financial burden. It emphasizes the need for citizens to consider the trade-off between their desires for various public services, such as a navy or farm relief, and the increased taxes required to support these initiatives. Ultimately, it is up to the people, through their representatives in Congress, to decide the extent to which they are willing to finance these expenditures.

By Calvin Coolidge
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