Skip to content

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.” quote by Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, Baron de Laune
Download Open image
“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.”

Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, Baron de Laune

About This Quote

Advocates progressive taxation: those benefiting more should contribute more.

In simple terms: Wealthier should pay higher taxes.

Key Takeaway

Support fair public funding.

Themes

economics justice taxation

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • public services
  • wealth distribution
  • policy debates
  • citizen responsibility

Key Concepts

progressive tax social contract

Questions to Reflect On

  • How should contributions be measured?
  • What is a fair tax rate?
A Different Perspective

Complex to define “advantages of society”.

2.9 out of 5 (5 ratings)

More by Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, Baron de Laune

Explore all 13 Anne-Robert-Jacques Turgot, Baron de Laune quotes

More Advantage quotes

Browse all 3,503 Advantage quotes