Life Quote by Frédéric Bastiat
““For, under such an administration, every one would feel that he possessed all the fullness, as well as all the responsibility of his existence. So long as personal safety was ensured, so long as labor was free, and the fruits of labor secured against all unjust attacks, no one would have any difficulties to contend with in the State. When prosperous, we should not, it is true, have to thank the State for our success; but when unfortunate, we should no more think of taxing it with our disasters, than our peasants think of attributing to it the arrival of hail or of frost. We should know it only by the inestimable blessing of Safety.””
About This Quote
A just state ensures safety and freedom, allowing prosperity without blaming the government for natural hardships.
In simple terms: Safety and freedom let people thrive without blaming the state.
Key Takeaway
Promote safety and freedom for societal well‑being.
Themes
state
safety
freedom
prosperity
responsibility
Mood
analytical
balanced
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- public policy
- social welfare
- economic planning
Key Concepts
political philosophy
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does safety enable freedom?
- When should the state intervene?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on state can limit personal agency.
