Advantage Quote by Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, Baron de Laune
“The expenses of government, having for their object the interest of all, should be borne by everyone, and the more a man enjoys the advantages of society, the more he ought to hold himself honored in contributing to those expenses.”
About This Quote
Advocates progressive taxation: those benefiting more should contribute more.
In simple terms: Wealthier should pay higher taxes.
Support fair public funding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public services
- wealth distribution
- policy debates
- citizen responsibility
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should contributions be measured?
- What is a fair tax rate?
Complex to define “advantages of society”.