A government for the people must depend for its success on the intelligence, the morality, the justice, and the interest of the people themselves.
PoliticsDemocracyCitizenshipCitizensEducationGovernanceMorality
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Government success relies on the moral and intellectual qualities of the citizens it serves.
- In plain terms
- A government only works well if the people are smart and ethical.
- What can you take from it?
- Invest in citizen education and morality for a better government.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What qualities should citizens possess?
- How does citizen character affect law?
Another view
It places heavy burden on citizens rather than structural reforms.
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