Quote by Harry S. Truman

Those who want the Government to regulate matters of the mind and spirit are like men who are so afraid of being murdered that they commit suicide to avoid assassination.

Those who want the Government to regulate matters of the min

Summary

This quote suggests that those who advocate for government intervention in matters related to individual thoughts and beliefs are essentially self-destructive. It compares them to individuals who, out of extreme fear of being killed, take their own lives instead of waiting for someone else to potentially harm them. The quote implies that allowing the government to regulate matters of the mind and spirit is a surrender of personal freedom and autonomy, akin to self-inflicted harm rather than facing potential harm from external forces.

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By Harry S. Truman

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