"The chief duty of governments, in so far as they are coercive, is to restrain those who would interfere with the inalienable rights of the individual, among which are the right to life, the right to liberty, the right to the pursuit of happiness, and the right to worship God according to the dictates of his conscience"
- Dwight Morrow
About this Quote
This quote by Dwight Morrow emphasizes the importance of government in protecting the rights of individuals. He mentions that the main purpose of government is to utilize its coercive power to prevent individuals from infringing on the inalienable rights of people. These rights include the right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and the right to worship God according to one's conscience. Morrow's quote highlights the value of federal government in protecting the rights of individuals and ensuring that they are not breached. It likewise functions as a pointer of the duty of governments to ensure that individuals are able to exercise their rights without worry of interference or oppression.
This quote is written / told by Dwight Morrow between January 11, 1873 and October 5, 1931. He/she was a famous Businessman from USA.
The author also have 3 other quotes.
"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"
"The man who makes everything that leads to happiness depends upon himself, and not upon other men, has adopted the very best plan for living happily. This is the man of moderation, the man of manly character and of wisdom"
