Adults Quote by George Will
“Government has the role of suiting people for freedom. People aren't made for freedom spontaneously. There's sort of a 19-year race between when people are born and when they become adults. And government has a role in making them, at the end of 19 years, suited to be upright, trustworthy repositories of popular sovereignty.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The New York Times, 1998
Government should prepare citizens for responsible freedom, shaping character over a lifetime
In simple terms: State helps people become trustworthy participants in democracy
Key Takeaway
Support civic education and character development
Themes
government
freedom
citizenship
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- schools
- public policy
- community programs
Key Concepts
social contract
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What role should government play in moral education?
- How can societies foster trustworthiness?
A Different Perspective
Freedom also requires personal responsibility and critical thinking
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