A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.

Summary

This quote by George Bernard Shaw suggests that a government can gain the loyalty and support of a group by taking money or resources from another group and redistributing it to them. It implies that those who benefit from such actions would naturally become supporters of the government, as they are directly benefiting from its policies. It highlights the potential risks of prioritizing short-term gains and using tactics that may divide society and create dependency rather than fostering economic fairness and growth.

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