Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
If government knew how, I should like to see it check, not multiply, the population. When it reaches its true law of action, every man that is born will be hailed as essential.
Summary
This quote suggests that the speaker believes the government should prioritize the quality of life rather than increasing the population. They express a desire for the government to have the ability to control or limit population growth. The idea is that when the population is maintained at optimal levels, each individual can be valued and recognized as important to society.