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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 1. Purpose of a State

3921	The safety of the people is the supreme law [Hume]
	Full Idea: The safety of the people is the supreme law.
	From: David Hume (Enquiry concerning Principles of Morals [1751], III.II.157)
	A reaction: No political system ever seems able to disagree with this.