Quote by Frederic Bastiat

The state is the great fictitious entity by which everyone seeks to live at the expense of everyone else.

The state is the great fictitious entity by which everyone s

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of the state is a fictional idea created by individuals to benefit themselves at the cost of others. It implies that people often desire to use the state to obtain resources or advantages that come from the efforts or contributions of others. This viewpoint portrays the state as a mechanism for self-interest and exploitation rather than a legitimate governing institution.

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