“A government of laws, and not of men.”
— John Adams
Author: John Adams
Category: government
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People who relieve others of their money
“People who relieve others of their money with guns are called robbers. It does not alter the immorality of the act when the income transfer is carried out by government.”
— Cal Thomas
Author: Cal Thomas
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I believe that government is the servant
“I believe that government is the servant of the people and not their master.”
— David Rockefeller
Author: David Rockefeller
Category: government
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As the prospect of a Tory government
“As the prospect of a Tory government gets nearer, many traditional Labour voters – some who switched away in recent times and many who stayed at home – seem more determined to prevent that happening.”
— Lucy Powell
Author: Lucy Powell
Category: government
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If human beings are fundamentally good, no
“If human beings are fundamentally good, no government is necessary; if they are fundamentally bad, any government, being composed of human beings, would be bad also.”
— Fred Woodworth
Author: Fred Woodworth
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A government that robs Peter to pay
“A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.”
— George Bernard Shaw
Author: George Bernard Shaw
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The three great ends which a statesman
“The three great ends which a statesman ought to propose to himself in the government of a nation, are one, Security to possessors; two, facility to acquirers; and three, hope to all.”
— Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Author: Samuel Taylor Coleridge
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Democracy is an abuse of statistics.
“Democracy is an abuse of statistics.”
— Jorge Luis Borges
Author: Jorge Luis Borges
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The measure of a man is not
“The measure of a man is not how great his faith is, but how great his love is. We must not let government programs disconnect our souls from each other.”
— J. C. Watts
Author: J. C. Watts
Category: government
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All Americans value the freedom of speech
“All Americans value the freedom of speech and the freedom of the press, and I believe this is essential for our continued way of life. But with this freedom comes responsibility. That responsibility has been abdicated here by some in the media and some in the government.”
— Steven Hatfill
Author: Steven Hatfill
Category: government
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Companies should be able to share specific
“Companies should be able to share specific threat information with the government without the prospect of lawsuits hanging over their head.”
— Leon Panetta
Author: Leon Panetta
Category: government
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