Whoever considers the nature of our government with…
““Whoever considers the nature of our government with discernment will see that though obstacles and delays will frequently stand in the way of the adoption of good measures, yet when once adopted, they are likely to be stable and permanent. It will be far more difficult to undo than to do.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Good policies, once enacted, become entrenched and harder to reverse than to implement initially.
In simple terms: Stable laws are hard to undo.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the permanence of legislation.
Themes
government
policy
stability
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- lawmaking
- public administration
- political reform
Key Concepts
institutional inertia
legislative process
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure good measures are adopted early?
- What safeguards prevent harmful permanence?
A Different Perspective
Change may be easier before adoption.