Good order is the foundation of all good things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A well-ordered society is the basis for everything good to exist.
- In plain terms
- Good order is the starting point for all good things.
- What can you take from it?
- Establish order before expecting other goods to flourish.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What order do you need first?
- Is chaos always bad?
Another view
Too much order can suppress freedom and innovation.
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