A full belly to the labourer was, in my opinion, the foundation of public morals and the only source of real public peace.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author states that a full stomach for the laborer is the basis of public morals and the source of real peace.
- In plain terms
- Ensuring laborers have enough food is the foundation of public morals and peace.
- What can you take from it?
- Economic security is essential for social peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can peace exist without food security?
- What is the root of morals?
Another view
It treats moral outcomes purely as a byproduct of food.
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