Quote by Calvin Coolidge

Nothing is easier than spending the public money. It does not appear to belong to anybody. The temptation is overwhelming to bestow it on somebody.

Nothing is easier than spending the public money. It does no

Summary

This quote suggests that it is effortless to spend public funds since there is a general perception that it does not belong to any individual person. The quote implies that there is a temptation to be generous with public money and distribute it to others. It highlights the ease with which public funds can be spent and the temptation faced by those who have access to it.

By Calvin Coolidge

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