The spirit of a government must be that of the country. The form of a government must come from the makeup of the country. Government is nothing but the balance of the natural elements of a country.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Governance must mirror the nation's spirit and composition to achieve balance.
- In plain terms
- Government must fit the country's makeup to work.
- What can you take from it?
- Fit between state and society is key.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines your nation's makeup?
- When does government fail to fit?
Another view
External models may still offer useful lessons.
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