“The office of the sovereign, be it a monarch or an assembly, consisteth in the end for which he was entrusted with the sovereign power, namely the procuration of the safety of the people.”
— Thomas Hobbes
Simplified Meaning:
Leaders, whether they are kings, presidents, or assemblies, have a job to make sure that the people they lead are safe and secure. Imagine you are the captain of a ship; your main job is to ensure the safety of everyone on board, navigating through storms and avoiding dangers. This same idea applies to leaders of countries or groups: their main role is to protect the people and make decisions that keep everyone safe. For example, during a natural disaster, a good leader will focus on evacuating people to safety, providing food and shelter, and rebuilding affected areas. People can use this idea to judge their leaders by asking if their actions are truly focused on everyone's well-being. If leaders prioritize the people’s safety, they are fulfilling their most important duty.
