Bad government Quote by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
““We all know that we have to put up with a bad government when it is bad; the problem is to find a good government.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Social Contract, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 1762
Bad governments are inevitable; the challenge is to discover a good one.
In simple terms: Seek good governance.
Key Takeaway
Identify good government.
Themes
politics
government
virtue
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- voting
- civic engagement
- policy analysis
- activism
Key Concepts
philosophy
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a government good?
- How can citizens influence governance?
A Different Perspective
Defining “good” is subjective.
