Quote by Edmund Burke

Government is a contrivance of human wisdom to provide for human wants. Men have a right that these wants should be provided for by this wisdom.

Government is a contrivance of human wisdom to provide for h

Summary

This quote encapsulates the purpose and function of government in society. It states that government is a creation of human intellect and ingenuity, designed to address the needs and desires of individuals. According to this notion, people have a fundamental entitlement to have their needs met by the collective intelligence and decision-making of a governing body. In essence, the quote emphasizes the responsibility of government to cater to the wants and well-being of its citizens.

By Edmund Burke

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