If government half a century ago had provided us with all our dinners and breakfasts, it would be the practice of our orators today to assume the impossibility of our providing for ourselves.

Summary

This quote highlights the danger of overreliance on government assistance. It suggests that if the government had pampered citizens by providing all their basic needs in the past, people would now be inclined to believe that self-sufficiency is impossible. The quote highlights the potential for a mindset of dependency, where individuals relinquish their sense of personal responsibility and become reliant on the government for their livelihoods. It underscores the importance of encouraging self-reliance and maintaining a balance between government support and individual accountability.

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