Crevice Quote by Thomas Paine
“We still find the greedy hand of government thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry and grasping at the spoil of the multitude. Invention is continually exercised to furnish new pretenses for revenue and taxation. It watches prosperity as its prey and permits none to escape without a tribute.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Common Sense, 1776
Government seeks to expand its power and tax the populace, using regulation as a pretext to capture wealth.
In simple terms: Government overreaches and taxes heavily.
Key Takeaway
Guard against excessive regulation.
Themes
politics
economics
freedom
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business owners
- entrepreneurs
- citizens
- policy makers
Key Concepts
taxation
state power
regulation
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does regulation affect innovation?
- When is taxation justified?
A Different Perspective
Regulation can also protect consumers and environment.
