“What is government but theft by consent?”
Scott Lynch book The Republic of Thieves
Source: The Republic of Thieves
“Government affairs are a bit beyond our experience,” said Jean.
“Nonsense. You’ll feel right at home. What is government but theft by consent? You’ll be moving in a society of kindred spirits.”
— Scott Lynch, book The Republic of Thieves
Source: The Republic of Thieves (2013), Chapter 2 “The Business” section 2 (p. 105)
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