Government Quote by John C. Calhoun
“Let a durable and firm peace be established and this government be confined rigidly to the few great objects for which it was instituted, leaving the States to contend in generous rivalry to develop, by the arts of peace, their respective resources, and a scene of prosperity and happiness would follow, heretofore unequaled on the globe.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Senate, United States, 1835
A strong, lasting peace should focus government on core purposes while allowing states to compete peacefully, fostering prosperity and happiness worldwide.
In simple terms: Peace should limit government to essential goals, letting states thrive through peaceful competition.
Key Takeaway
Limit government, encourage peaceful state competition.
Themes
government
peace
competition
prosperity
happiness
Mood
optimistic
strategic
reflective
Type
political
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- International diplomacy
- state governance
- economic planning
- peaceful competition
- resource allocation
Key Concepts
Federalism
public policy
economic development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can governments balance central authority with state autonomy?
- What mechanisms ensure peaceful rivalry?
A Different Perspective
May be unrealistic to expect all states to cooperate without conflict.
