Believe Quote by H. L. Mencken
“The effect of every sort of New Deal is to increase and prosper the criminal class. It teaches precisely what all professional criminals believe, to wit, that, it is neither virtuous nor necessary to suffer and to do without.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The American Language” 1919
New Deal policies unintentionally empower criminals by reducing the perceived necessity of suffering.
In simple terms: Policies may empower criminals.
Key Takeaway
Balance policy with personal responsibility.
Themes
politics
law
crime
Mood
analytical
skeptical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- government
- social welfare
- law enforcement
Key Concepts
economics
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policies deter crime while helping people?
- What responsibilities lie with individuals?
A Different Perspective
Policies can also provide needed support for the vulnerable.
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