Quote by John Ralston Saul, The Unconscio

The most powerful force possessed by the individual citizen is her own government. ... Government is the only organized mechanism that makes possible that level of shared disinterest known as the public good.

The most powerful force possessed by the individual citizen

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This quote suggests that the individual citizen's most influential force is their own government. It argues that government, as the only organized entity capable of facilitating a collective sense of shared disinterest known as the public good, holds immense power. It implies that government has the authority to bring together individuals' interests for the greater benefit of society. This highlights the significance of a functioning government in promoting the greater good and maintaining the foundation for a cohesive society.

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By John Ralston Saul, The Unconscio

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