The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year.
John Foster DullesRead
Of all tasks of government the most basic is to protect its citizens against violence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The primary duty of any government is to ensure the safety and security of its people from harm.
This quote by John Foster Dulles emphasizes that the fundamental responsibility of a government is to safeguard its citizens from violence and threats. It suggests that without security, all other functions of the government become secondary, highlighting the importance of a stable and protective environment for a society to thrive.
Themes
GovernmentProtectionCitizensViolenceSafety
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech advocating for stronger law enforcement to ensure public safety.
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The world will never have lasting peace so long as men reserve for war the finest human qualities. Peace, no less than war, requires idealism and self-sacrifice and a righteous and dynamic faith.
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