The best reason why Monarchy is a strong government is, that it is an intelligible government. The mass of mankind understand it, and they hardly anywhere in the world understand any other.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Monarchy is strong because it is simple and understandable to most people.
- In plain terms
- Simple systems work better because people grasp them easily.
- What can you take from it?
- Simplify your systems for broader understanding.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How clear is your message?
- Does simplicity win?
Another view
It ignores benefits of complex democratic processes.
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