Cybersecurity Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“The three great ends which a statesman ought to propose to himself in the government of a nation, are 1. Security to possessors; 2. Facility to acquirers; and, 3. Hope to all.”
About This Quote
A statesman's purpose is to ensure collective safety, enable economic opportunity, and inspire optimism for all citizens.
In simple terms: Security, opportunity, hope for the nation.
Key Takeaway
Balance protection, growth, and future optimism.
Themes
political philosophy
public policy
social welfare
economic development
civic responsibility
Mood
optimistic
principled
visionary
Type
maxim
policy statement
When to use this quote
- drafting national security strategy
- designing economic stimulus
- crafting social safety nets
- building public trust
Key Concepts
state legitimacy
citizen empowerment
future orientation
Practical Applications
- policy formulation
- government communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a government measure success in each of these three aims?
- What trade‑offs arise when one goal dominates the others?
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