Power has only one duty: to secure the social welfare of the People.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The main responsibility of any ruling power is to protect the welfare of the people.
- In plain terms
- Government exists to ensure people's well-being.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus governance on social welfare.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines social welfare?
- Who decides priorities?
Another view
Defining social welfare can be subjective and contentious.
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