Government quote by Fred Woodworth

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If human beings are fundamentally good, no government is necessary if they are fundamentally bad, any government, being
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"If human beings are fundamentally good, no government is necessary; if they are fundamentally bad, any government, being composed of human beings, would be bad also"

- Fred Woodworth

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This quote by Fred Woodworth suggests that the nature of humans is the deciding factor in the necessity of federal government. If human beings are essentially great, then no federal government is necessary as they can govern themselves. However, if people are basically bad, then any government, being made up of people, would be bad likewise. This suggests that the quality of government depends on the quality of the people it is made up of. This quote highlights the significance of having a moral and ethical society in order to have an effective federal government. It likewise suggests that the federal government must be held to a greater requirement than individuals it governs, as it is accountable for the wellness of its people. Eventually, this quote indicates that the quality of government depends on the quality of individuals it is composed of.

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This quote is written / told by Fred Woodworth. He/she was a famous author, the quote is categorized under the topic Government. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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