Concern 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;”
About This Quote
Source Letter: 1790, political correspondence
Nations should not interfere in each other's internal affairs; each has the right to self-governance.
In simple terms: Countries must respect each other's sovereignty.
Key Takeaway
Support non-intervention policies.
Themes
sovereignty
non-intervention
politics
Mood
formal
thoughtful
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- foreign policy
- human rights
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
international law
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- When is intervention justified?
- How does sovereignty affect global cooperation?
A Different Perspective
Realpolitik may demand strategic interference.
