Disappears Quote by Lawrence Lessig
“When government disappears, it's not as if paradise will take its place. When governments are gone, other interests will take their place.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Policy Lecture, 2015
Without government, other powers fill the void; governance is needed to prevent chaos.
In simple terms: Governance prevents power vacuums.
Support effective institutions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- elections
- community organizing
- regulation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to government control?
- How can citizens ensure accountability?
Overreliance on government can limit freedom.