Adam Smith quote: The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the government, as nearly as possible, in proportion ...

The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the government, as nearly as possible, in proportion to their respective abilities.

~ Adam Smith ~

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