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Walter Lippmann

In a free society the state does not administer the affairs of men. It administers justice among men who conduct their own affairs.

Walter Lippmann

Society

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Walter Lippmann means that in a free society, the government’s role is limited to ensuring fairness and resolving disputes rather than controlling people’s daily activities. People are responsible for managing their own lives, while the state steps in only to enforce laws and protect rights.

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