Doing things Quote by Jacob Rees-Mogg
“The state ought not to intervene to prevent individuals from doing things that not only are no risk to others but are of no risk to themselves either.”
About This Quote
Advocates minimal state interference when actions pose no risk to self or others.
In simple terms: Limited government when no risk involved.
Support personal freedom.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business regulation
- personal choices
- public policy
- health decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should the state act?
- What defines “no risk”?
Risk assessment can be subjective.