Full Idea
It is evident that the best constitution is necessarily that order in accord with which anyone might be able to do best and live blessedly.
Gist of Idea
The best constitution enables everyone to live the best life
Source
Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1324a23)
Book Reference
Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Reeve,C.D.C. [Hackett 2017], p.160
A Reaction
So what would Aristotle make of the modern welfare state, or the idea of a safety net for those who struggle? Should the state help the best life, and not just facilitate it? Education, infrastructure, health, communal activity….