Free Quote by Benjamin Franklin
“Where there is a free government, and the people make their own laws by their representatives, I see no injustice in their obliging one another to take their own paper money.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Government, 1750 (published in Poor Richard’s Almanack)
Advocates that a free government with representative lawmaking is just, even when it requires citizens to accept paper money.
In simple terms: Free government with representative laws is fair, even with paper money.
Key Takeaway
Support representative governance and accept paper currency.
Themes
freedom
representation
justice
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- voting
- taxation
- banking
- civic participation
Key Concepts
republicanism
monetary policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does representative law protect citizens?
- What safeguards ensure paper money stability?
A Different Perspective
Paper money can cause inflation or loss of trust if mismanaged.
