Robert LeFevre on Government: Why Good Laws Can’t Save Bad Governments

„If you have a government of good laws and bad men, you will have a bad government. For bad men will not be bound by good laws.“

Robert LeFevreRobert LeFevre explains why good laws alone cannot save bad governments when the people behind them lack morality.
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Robert LeFevre was an American libertarian, philosopher, and author, known for his critical views on state and government.

This quote warns that even the best laws are ineffective if those tasked with enforcing them lack morality. Ethical conduct is the foundation of a just society.


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Robert LeFevre (1911–1986) was a prominent American libertarian and philosopher advocating for minimal government and individual liberty. He was a respected author and teacher who emphasized the importance of moral integrity in politics.

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