Full Idea
A state is well constituted and internally strong if the private interest of the citizens is united in the universal goal of the state.
Gist of Idea
In a good state the goal of the citizens and of the whole state are united
Source
Georg W.F.Hegel (Introduction to the Philosophy of History [1840], 3)
Book Reference
Hegel,Georg W.F.: 'Introduction to the Philosophy of History', ed/tr. Rauch,Leo [Hackett 1988], p.27
A Reaction
The obvious question is who decides on the goals, and what to do with the citizens who don't accept them.