History will judge societies and governments - and their institutions - not by how big they are or how well they serve the rich and the powerful, but by how effectively they respond to the needs of the poor and the helpless.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Governments are judged by their care for the poor, not their size or wealth.
- In plain terms
- History will judge societies by how well they help the poor.
- What can you take from it?
- Measure success by how well you serve the helpless.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should we be judged?
- Who is most neglected?
Another view
It focuses solely on the poor, ignoring broader welfare metrics.
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