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The permissive society has been allowed to become a dirty phrase. A better phrase is the civilised society
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"The permissive society has been allowed to become a dirty phrase. A better phrase is the civilised society"

- Roy Jenkins

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The quote by Roy Jenkins speaks with the concept of a culture that is and considerate of individual rights and also liberties. He suggests that the phrase "liberal culture" has actually been used in an adverse way, which a much better expression to define a culture that is civilised and also respectful of individual legal rights and freedoms is the " society". This implies that a civilised society is one that is forgiving as well as understanding of different lifestyles as well as beliefs, which it is not needed to be overly restrictive in order to keep order and also regard. Jenkins' quote recommends that a civilised society is one that is open to alter as well as advance, and that it is possible to have a society that is both respectful of individual legal rights as well as flexibilities, and that is additionally orderly as well as considerate of the legislation. By doing this, Jenkins' quote talks to the concept that a society is one that is open to advance and change, and that it is feasible to have a culture that is both considerate of individual civil liberties as well as flexibilities, which is additionally organized as well as considerate of the law.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Roy Jenkins between November 11, 1920 and January 5, 2003. He/she was a famous Politician from United Kingdom. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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