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“But though a Church of England man thinks every species of government equally lawful, he does not think them equally expedient; or for every country indifferently. There” quote by Jonathan Swift
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““But though a Church of England man thinks every species of government equally lawful, he does not think them equally expedient; or for every country indifferently. There””

Jonathan Swift

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A Church of England man sees all governments as legal but not all equally suitable for every country, highlighting the need for contextual governance.

In simple terms: Governments differ in suitability.

Key Takeaway

Consider context when evaluating systems.

Themes

politics governance law contextualism

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

philosophical analytical

When to use this quote

  • policy makers
  • students of law
  • international relations

Key Concepts

legal theory political philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a government suitable for a nation?
  • How to balance law with expediency?
A Different Perspective

Legal equality does not guarantee practical effectiveness.

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