Enjoy Quote by John Locke
“'Tis true that governments cannot be supported without great charge, and it is fit everyone who enjoys a share of protection should pay out of his estate his proportion of the maintenance of it.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Second Treatise of Government, 1689
Government services require funding; those who benefit must contribute proportionally to their means.
In simple terms: Beneficiaries should pay for protection.
Pay your fair share.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- paying taxes
- public services
- budget planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should contributions be measured?
- What safeguards prevent abuse?
May overlook ability to pay and cause hardship.