Economics 101: There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch (TANSTAAFL for short.)
Larry Niven quote, I believe, right?
Heinlein had some great ones too. "There are makers, takers and fakers." College professors of rap music are probably the latter of the three. Government in general, and lawyers especially, are takers.
He also said "Always vote, and if you don't know which way to vote, vote AGAINST it."