If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in the government to the utmost.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True liberty and equality come from full participation in government.
- In plain terms
- Liberty and equality need everyone in government.
- What can you take from it?
- Participate fully to achieve liberty and equality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you participating in government?
- Does equality require shared power?
Another view
Full participation may not be practical in large populations.
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