QuoteProject
The first duty of a government is to maintain law and order so that the life, property, and religious beliefs of its subjects are fully protected by the State.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
ShareWTF𝕏

Interpretation

What this quote means

A government must prioritize the protection of its citizens’ rights and properties.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah emphasizes the essential role of government in creating a stable society where individuals can safely live, own property, and practice their religion. The quote highlights that maintaining law and order is the foundational duty of any government, as it directly impacts the well-being and rights of its citizens.

Themes

GovernmentLawOrderProtectionRights

In practice

Example use cases

During a political debate, one might use this quote to advocate for increased funding for law enforcement.

More from Muhammad Ali Jinnah

No struggle can ever succeed without women participating side by side with men.
Muhammad Ali JinnahRead
Come forward as servants of Islam, organise the people economically, socially, educationally and politically and I am sure that you will be a power that will be accepted by everybody.
Muhammad Ali JinnahRead
There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a great competition and rivalry between the two. There is a third power stronger than both, that of the women.
Muhammad Ali JinnahRead
That freedom can never be attained by a nation without suffering and sacrifice has been amply borne out by the recent tragic happenings in this subcontinent.
Muhammad Ali JinnahRead
Think well before selecting your leader, and when you have selected him, follow him. But in case you find his policy detrimental to your interests, kick him out.
Muhammad Ali JinnahRead
We are victims of evil customs. It is a crime against humanity that our women are shut up within the four walls of the houses as prisoners. There is no sanction anywhere for the deplorable condition in which our women have to live.
Muhammad Ali JinnahRead

Similar quotes

Values hold the team together, provide stability for the team to grow upon, measure the team's performance, give direction and guidance and attract like-minded people.
John C. MaxwellRead
It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.
Nelson MandelaRead
Connect the dots between individual roles and the goals of the organization. When people see that connection, they get a lot of energy out of work. They feel the importance, dignity, and meaning in their job.
Ken BlanchardRead
When we say there's a dearth of women directors, it's not that there's a lack of women who direct: it's a lack of opportunities and access for women to direct and be supported in that.
Ava DuvernayRead
It take 15,000 casualties to train a major general.
Ferdinand FochRead
A single person doesn't change an organization, but culture and good people do.
Frances HesselbeinRead

A little wisdom, now and then

Subscribe for the occasional hand-picked quote. No noise.