 Rawls argues that the parties will see that his two principles are congruent with each citizen’s good. Under the two principles, the society’s basic institutions affirm the freedom and equality of each citizen, giving a public basis for each citizen’s self-respect. This public basis of self-respect is vital for citizens to be able to pursue their life plans with energy and confidence. Citizens will also see that the basic liberties allow sufficient social space for them to pursue their reasonable conceptions of the good. Whether poor or rich, citizens will tend not to be envious or imperious, as they will see how the economy works toward the reciprocal advantage of all. And citizens may be satisfied by reflecting on the collective good that they can achieve with each other, by working together to maintain just institutions over time.