Try to explain to a five-year-old that he cannot have a pretty cake and eat it at the same time too.
Or, explain to the increasing number of socialists that they cannot have all the “free stuff” before they make their own contribution to that stuff.
You can have your cake
- “You can have your cake and eat it too—but not at once.”
Sometimes dilemmas only appear as opposing choices. For example, the false choice between “low cost” and “high-quality.” The short-term cost of higher quality may lead to both lower cost and higher quality in the long run.
The “low cost” bidding process employed by government frequently leads to the early crumbling of vital infrastructure.
Comment
I have frequently counseled people that the lowest-cost equipment often turns out to cost far more than more expensive equipment. Lower-cost equipment frequently wears out quicker and requires replacement sooner. Or, it may not meet your needs for as long as more expensive equipment.
Take some time to think about this “law.”
Conclusion
I caution those who want the state to let them eat their cake now and wonder where it went when they go back for more.