Believe Quote by Milton Friedman
“Government is a way by which every individual believes he can live at the expense of everybody else.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Capitalism and Freedom, 1962
Government enables individuals to live at others’ expense.
In simple terms: Government can foster dependency.
Question governmental role.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Taxation
- welfare
- regulation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should government balance freedom and support?
- What are limits of individualism?
May ignore collective needs.