Affair Quote by Adam Smith
“The violence and injustice of the rulers of mankind is an ancient evil, for which, I am afraid, the nature of human affairs can scarce admit a remedy.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wealth of Nations, 1776
Human affairs are plagued by ruler violence and injustice, a deep-rooted evil with no easy remedy.
In simple terms: Rulers' cruelty is an ancient, hard-to-fix problem.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of political reform.
Themes
politics
ethics
human nature
Mood
somber
determined
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Activism
- policy reform
- education initiatives
Key Concepts
Power dynamics
historical cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- What can individuals do against systemic injustice?
- Is reform possible without radical change?
A Different Perspective
Change may be slow and contested.
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