Democracy Quote by Ronald Reagan
“Democracy is less a system of government than it is a system to keep government limited, unintrusive; a system of constraints on power to keep politics and government secondary to the important things in life, the true sources of value found only in.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Reagan’s Address on Limited Government, 1983
Government should be restrained, with checks that keep politics secondary to higher values and true sources of worth.
In simple terms: Limit government power.
Key Takeaway
Support limited governance.
Themes
politics
philosophy
values
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- civic education
- activism
Key Concepts
checks and balances
civil liberties
public good
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens ensure government stays limited?
- What values should guide political decisions?
A Different Perspective
Balancing freedom and security is complex.
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