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Often the masses are plundered and do not know it.

Often the masses are plundered and do not know it.

Frederic Bastiat

Philosophy, Political, Economics

Frederic Bastiat (2014). “Sophisms of the Protectionists”, p.159, The Floating Press

Who then would not like to see these benefits flow upon the world from the law, as from an inexhaustible source? But is it possible? Whence does the State draw those resources that it is urged to dispense by way of benefits to individuals? Is it not from the individuals themselves? How, then, can these resources be increased by passing through the hands of a parasitic and voracious intermediary?

Frederic Bastiat

Philosophy, Law, Hands

"Justice and Fraternity". Journal des Économistes, June 15, 1848.