"Wind energy enters, rain can enter, and the king does not enter." This is a famous saying that is widely quoted. It comes from British Prime Minister William Pitt. Peter used it to describe the importance and sacredness of property rights to the poor. The original text is like this:
"Even the poorest people dare to rebel against the authority of the king in their own huts. The house may be dilapidated and the roof may be crumbling; The wind can blow into this house, and the rain can enter this house, but the king can't step into this house, and his hordes dare not cross the threshold of this broken house. "
"The wind can enter, the rain can enter, and the king can't enter" tells a basic common sense, that is, there is a clear boundary between public power and private power, and the principle of "well water does not interfere with river water" must be observed. Of course, this does not mean that public power cannot enter the private sphere. There is a principle that public power enters the private sphere, that is, "it is forbidden to enter unless invited." There is no request for public relief in private affairs, and the government cannot interfere. There is a strict dividing line between the state and society. Only after the parties have exercised their right of claim can public power enter the private sphere.
In fact, the dichotomy between state and society is the inevitable result of the evolution of human society. In ancient China, imperial power did not leave the county, and autonomy was basically practiced below the county level. The so-called "the sky is high and the emperor is far away" means this. Imperial power governance and clan governance have different jurisdictions. Even in the west, secular state power and religious power of religious society are completely separated. Julius Caesar once said, "God's business is given to God, and Caesar's business is given to Caesar"! But in modern times, with the development of science and technology and the expansion of administrative level, public power controls society almost everywhere. Our parents, no matter who they marry, have to undergo organizational review, and even the "soul" has to undergo a revolution. Therefore, the development of productive forces has been seriously hindered. Since the reform and opening up, China has simplified administration and decentralized power in many fields, various industry autonomous organizations have been established one after another, civil organizations have mushroomed, and the scope of grassroots autonomy has been expanding. Nowadays, the infinite government has become a limited government, and the public power has returned to its proper adjustment scope, which is gestating a mature civil society. This is a gratifying progress.
There have always been several different views on how state public power enters society. One is to let it in. The result is totalitarian autocracy, and ultimately: manage everything you want, but you can't manage anything well. One is to refuse to enter. The result is anarchy, and finally: social unrest and no order. One is restricted access. According to the law, the public power of the state either actively enters the society (which must be explicitly authorized by the law) or passively enters the society (according to the application of the parties). Facts have proved that it is most appropriate for state public power to enter society in a limited way. As long as mankind can't avoid the necessary evil of state public power, it is inevitable that state public power will enter society in a limited way.
Many people think that "a man's home is his castle" means that a man has the right to do anything in his home, even if it is illegal.
This phrase originated from "an Englishman's home is his castle" or "an Englishman's house is his castle" because it was popular in Britain before coming to America.
The remaining question is, are people given the right to be kings in their own houses? Although this phrase seems to say so, it actually means that no one can enter the owner's house without permission.
This law was enacted in 1628 when Sir Edward Coke wrote the British Law Society. He added, "Because a person's home is his castle, everyone's home is his safest refuge."
This is used in many publications through 1700. Men are puzzled by this meaning and think it means they have the right to do whatever they want at home.
William Pitt, the first earl of Chatham, the old Pete, expounded this law in 1763. He wrote, "The poorest people can also challenge all the kingship in their own huts. It may be fragile-its roof may shake-the wind may blow over it-the storm may come in-the rain may come in-but the king of England cannot come in. "
This law stipulates that no one can enter the house without the owner's permission. However, this does not mean that a person can do whatever he wants in his own home.
This was not a satisfactory result for Tony Martin, who was accused of murder because a man aged 16 broke into his home in Norfolk, England, and shot and killed the boy.
Because of the feminist movement, this phrase is out of fashion now. They shouted, "Where are the women?" Or in England, "What about English women?"
This phrase originated from English law in the17th century, which may be a good thing, because people can say that it comes from an ancient law and is no longer a complete truth.