Civil society Quote by Anthony de Jasay

“In the process of helping some (perhaps most) people to more utility and justice, the state imposes on civil society a system of interdictions and commands.” quote by Anthony de Jasay — Download Open image

“In the process of helping some (perhaps most) people to more utility and justice, the state imposes on civil society a system of interdictions and commands.”

Anthony de Jasay

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