Good will Quote by Cornelius Nepos
“No government is safe unless it is protected by the good will of the people.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: De Viris Illustribus by Cornelius Nepos, c. 50 BC
A government remains secure only when its citizens genuinely support and protect it.
In simple terms: People’s goodwill keeps a state safe.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate civic engagement and trust.
Themes
civic duty
trust
government legitimacy
public will
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- voting
- community organizing
- public discourse
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
social contract
political stability
collective responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens actively demonstrate goodwill toward their government?
- What mechanisms ensure government accountability to the people?
A Different Perspective
If citizens are apathetic, protection fails.
