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P. J. O'Rourke

Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.

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The quote suggests that giving government money and power is dangerous because, like teenagers with whiskey and car keys, they are likely to act irresponsibly and cause harm. It implies that government officials may lack the maturity or judgment needed to handle such authority wisely.

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