Accepting Quote by Jacque Fresco
“The original intent of laws was to get the masses of people to accept the limitations superimposed upon them as being the result of their own misbehavior.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Best That Money Can't Buy, 2012
Laws are designed to make people accept imposed limits as self‑inflicted, reinforcing control.
In simple terms: Laws make people blame themselves for restrictions.
Question the origins of rules.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political activism
- education reform
- personal empowerment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What laws feel unjust to you?
- How can societies create fairer rule‑making processes?
Assuming all laws are self‑inflicted ignores legitimate societal needs.