Quote by Karl Wilhelm Von Humboldt

The government is best which makes itself unnecessary.

The government is best which makes itself unnecessary.

Summary

This quote suggests that the ideal government is one that establishes a system in which it is eventually no longer needed. It implies that a successful and efficient government is one that empowers its citizens to govern themselves, promotes individual freedoms and self-responsibility, and creates a society where people can thrive independently. Ultimately, this quote advocates for a government to gradually relinquish control and let its citizens take charge, as it becomes unnecessary for the maintenance of a well-functioning society.

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Government

By Karl Wilhelm Von Humboldt

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