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A state is better governed which has few laws, and those laws strictly observed.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A well-governed state requires simplicity in law and strict adherence to those laws.
Rene Descartes emphasizes that the effectiveness of governance is not determined by the quantity of laws but rather by their simplicity and the commitment to enforce them. In a society where laws are few and clear, citizens are more likely to follow them, leading to stability and order.
Themes
GovernanceLawsSimplicityOrderObservance
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of rule of law in society.
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