Citizens Quote by Noah Webster
“...if the citizens neglect their Duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted; laws will be made, not for the public good so much as for selfish or local purposes; corrupt or incompetent men will be appointed to execute the Laws; the public revenues will be squandered on unworthy men; and the rights of the citizen will be violated or disregarded.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Political Corruption, 1820 (attributed)
Neglecting duty leads to corrupt officials, wasteful spending, and violated rights.
In simple terms: Neglecting duty breeds corruption.
Key Takeaway
Uphold civic responsibility to prevent abuse.
Themes
civic duty
corruption
governance
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- elections
- public administration
- budget oversight
Key Concepts
political science
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can ensure accountable leadership?
- How does public apathy enable corruption?
A Different Perspective
Even with vigilance, systemic inertia can persist.
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