When will Labour learn that you cannot build Jerusalem in Brussels.
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Yet the basic fact remains: every regulation represents a restriction of liberty, every regulation has a cost. That is why, like marriage (in the Prayer Book's words), regulation should not "be enterprised, nor taken in hand, unadvisedly, lightly, or wantonly"
Interpretation
What this quote means
Regulations can limit individual freedom and carry inherent costs, thus requiring careful consideration before implementation.
In this quote, Margaret Thatcher emphasizes the importance of liberty and the inherent costs that come with regulation. She parallels regulations to marriage, suggesting that just as marriage should not be entered into lightly or without forethought, similarly, regulations should be approached with caution to avoid unnecessary restrictions on freedom.
Themes
RegulationLibertyCostFreedomCaution
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on government policy, this quote can emphasize the need for careful regulation.
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