Civilized Quote by Otto von Bismarck
“There are two things civilized Man should never see being made: Sausages and Laws.”
About This Quote
Source Quote: Political commentary, 19th century
The speaker humorously claims civilized society should never produce sausages or laws, implying both are artificial constructs that can be harmful.
In simple terms: Both sausages and laws are man-made and potentially oppressive.
Key Takeaway
Question the necessity and impact of human-made systems.
Themes
politics
food
society
civilization
humor
Mood
critical
wry
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- government policy
- food regulation
- industrial production
- social norms
Key Concepts
law
authority
culture
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Which modern laws feel unnecessary to you?
- How does food regulation affect daily life?
A Different Perspective
Not all laws are negative; many protect rights and safety.
![“That country [Carthage] was rapidly sinking into the state of barbarism from whence it had been raised by the Phoenician colonies and Roman laws; and every step of intestine discord was marked by some deplorable victory of savage man over civilized society.” quote by Edward Gibbon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70c/edward-gibbon-710_barbarism_that-country-carthage-was-rapidly-sinkin_393.jpg)
