The only index by which to judge a government or a way of life is by the quality of the people it acts upon. No matter how noble the objectives of a government, if it blurs decency and kindness, cheapens human life, and breeds ill will and suspicion — it is an evil government.


Section 147 - The Passionate State Of Mind, and Other Aphorisms (1955)

Eric Hoffer Quotes

The only index by which to judge a government or a way of life is by the quality of the people it acts upon. No matter how noble the objectives of a...

The only index by which to judge a government or a way of life is by the quality of the people it acts upon. No matter how noble the objectives of a...

The only index by which to judge a government or a way of life is by the quality of the people it acts upon. No matter how noble the objectives of a...

The only index by which to judge a government or a way of life is by the quality of the people it acts upon. No matter how noble the objectives of a...