Quote by Walter Lippmann

The first principle of a civilized state is that the power is legitimate only when it is under contract.

The first principle of a civilized state is that the power i

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This quote suggests that in a civilized state, the legitimacy of power lies in its adherence to a contract. It implies that rulers must govern based on agreed-upon principles and laws, rather than exerting power arbitrarily or through force. By emphasizing the importance of contractual obligations, the quote promotes the idea of a social contract between the government and the people, where the ruler's authority is derived from their commitment to upholding the rights and needs of the society they govern.

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