Quote by Voltaire

In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one class of citizens to give to another.

In general, the art of government consists of taking as much

Summary

This quote suggests that the primary purpose of government is to redistribute wealth by taking money from one group of citizens and giving it to another. It highlights the idea that the art of governing lies in navigating and manipulating economic resources for the benefit of certain groups. This perspective reflects a more cynical view of government, implying that its main objective is to satisfy the interests of specific classes and maintain a certain level of social and economic equilibrium.

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