Quote by Harry S. Truman

When you have an efficient government, you have a dictatorship.

When you have an efficient government, you have a dictatorsh

Summary

This quote suggests that in a system where the government is highly efficient and capable of getting things done swiftly and effectively, it often resembles a dictatorship or authoritarian rule. The implication is that a strong government can potentially concentrate power and restrict individuals' freedoms in order to maintain efficiency. It highlights the tension between effective governance and the need to protect democratic values and individual rights.

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By Harry S. Truman

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