Enemy Quote by Wendell Berry
“We cannot hope to be secure when our government has declared, by its readiness to act alone, its willingness to be everybody's enemy.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Environmental Ethics, 1976
When government acts alone, it becomes a universal threat, undermining security.
In simple terms: Government isolation creates universal threat.
Key Takeaway
Promote collaborative governance for security.
Themes
politics
security
environmentalism
Mood
cautious
urgent
Type
political
environmental
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community organizing
- international diplomacy
- environmental advocacy
Key Concepts
sovereignty
collective action
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens influence government collaboration?
- What checks prevent governmental overreach?
A Different Perspective
May overgeneralize all governments as hostile.
