Injustice Quotes
It is unjust that the whole of society should contribute towards an expence of which the benefit is confined to a part of the society.
"It is unjust that the whole of society should contribute towards an expence of which the benefit is confined to a part of the society."— Adam Smith
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Meaning of this quote
A cost benefiting only part of society raises questions about who should pay it.
Key takeaway:
Compare the distribution of benefits with the distribution of costs.
Origin of the quote
The Wealth of Nations (1776)
Who actually said this?
Source has “the whole society”; supplied wording adds “of” and uses historical spelling “expence”.
Source:
The Wealth of Nations (1776)
