“ In monarchy, taxes can be increased because the moderation of the government can procure wealth there; it is a kind of reward to the prince for his respect of the laws. ”
Montesquieu, The Spirit of Law (1748). copy citation
| Author | Montesquieu |
|---|---|
| Source | The Spirit of Law |
| Topic | wealth moderation |
| Date | 1748 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translated by Anne M. Cohler, Basia Carolyn Miller and Harold Samuel Stone |
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