The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- More laws often signal a corrupt government trying to control more.
- In plain terms
- Too many laws mean a corrupt government.
- What can you take from it?
- Skeptic laws excessive legislation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do laws become harmful?
- How do you measure legal corruption?
Another view
Complex societies sometimes need detailed laws to function.
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