Adam Smith — "The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the gover…"

The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the government, as nearly as possible, in proportion to their respective abilities; that is, in proportion to the revenue which they respectively enjoy under the protection of the state.
Adam Smith — Adam Smith Early Modern · Wealth of Nations, capitalism

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From 'The Wealth of Nations'

Date: 1776

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