Government Quote by George Washington
“I have always given it as my decided opinion that no nation had a right to intermeddle in the internal concerns of another; that every one had a right to form and adopt whatever government they liked best to live under themselves; and that, if this c.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Private Correspondence, 1790
Nations should not intervene in others’ internal affairs; each should choose its own government.
In simple terms: Respect each nation’s self‑determination.
Key Takeaway
Avoid meddling in others’ governance.
Themes
sovereignty
non‑intervention
self‑determination
Mood
principled
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- foreign policy
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
International law
political philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- When is intervention justified?
- How does non‑intervention affect global stability?
A Different Perspective
Global interdependence sometimes requires intervention.
