A great empire and little minds go ill together.
Edmund BurkeRead
No government ought to exist for the purpose of checking the prosperity of its people or to allow such a principle in its policy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Governments should promote the well-being and prosperity of their citizens rather than hinder it.
Edmund Burke's quote emphasizes the fundamental role of government in fostering the prosperity of its people. It suggests that any governmental system that prioritizes the restriction or control of the citizens' successful lives contradicts its essential purpose, highlighting the importance of policies that empower rather than limit individual and collective growth.
Themes
GovernmentProsperityPolicyPeopleFreedomSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
During a political rally, to emphasize the importance of policies that support economic growth.
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