The nation guarantees the nurture, education, and comfortable maintenance of every citizen from the cradle to the grave.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The state is responsible for providing citizens with care and support from birth until death.
- In plain terms
- The government should take care of everyone throughout their entire life.
- What can you take from it?
- Universal welfare ensures citizens are supported at every stage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the state's duty to citizens?
- How should society care for its vulnerable?
Another view
This places significant burden on taxpayers and government efficiency.
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