Breasts Quote by Thomas Malthus
“The love of independence is a sentiment that surely none would wish to see erased from the breast of man, though the parish law of England, it must be confessed, is a system of all others the most calculated gradually to weaken this sentiment, and in the end may eradicate it completely.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: An Essay on the Principle of Population, 1798
The law weakens personal freedom and may eventually destroy the innate desire for independence.
In simple terms: Law erodes independence.
Key Takeaway
Guard personal liberty.
Themes
freedom
law
individualism
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- personal decision making
- community organizing
Key Concepts
political theory
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- How does law balance order and freedom?
- What safeguards can preserve independence?
A Different Perspective
Legal systems can also protect vulnerable groups, not just suppress.
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