Quote by John Updike

Government is either organized benevolence or organized madness its peculiar magnitude permits no shading.

Government is either organized benevolence or organized madn

Summary

This quote suggests that government can only be one of two extremes: benevolent and organized, or chaotic and insane. The author argues that given the vast scale and influence of government, there is no middle ground or room for ambiguity. It implies that a government's actions and decisions can either generate positive outcomes and well-being for its population (benevolence) or result in chaos, irrationality, and negative consequences (madness). The quote highlights the importance of effective and responsible governance, emphasizing the significant impact it can have on society.

By John Updike

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