Fear Quote by Penn Jillette
“Someone who is a good person should have no fear of the government whatsoever.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Tonight Show, 2015
Suggests that a good person need not fear government authority.
In simple terms: Goodness removes fear of state power.
Live confidently without fearing authority.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- civic engagement
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should government have?
- How does personal morality interact with law?
Government can still impact rights regardless of personal virtue.