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It's not the voting that's democracy; it's the counting.
It's not the voting that's democracy; it's the counting.
An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.
An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.
 Not stones, nor wood, nor the art of artisans make a state; but 
where men are who know how read more 
 Not stones, nor wood, nor the art of artisans make a state; but 
where men are who know how to take care of themselves, these are 
cities and walls. 
Doing what's right isn't the problem. It's knowing what's right.
Doing what's right isn't the problem. It's knowing what's right.
 Yet if thou didst but know how little wit governs this mighty 
universe.  
 Yet if thou didst but know how little wit governs this mighty 
universe. 
The only justifiable purpose of political institutions is to ensure the unhindered development of the individual.
The only justifiable purpose of political institutions is to ensure the unhindered development of the individual.
When I am abroad, I always make it a rule to never criticize or attack the government of my own read more
When I am abroad, I always make it a rule to never criticize or attack the government of my own country. I make up for lost time when I come home.
A great writer is, so to speak, a second government in his country. And for that reason no regime has read more
A great writer is, so to speak, a second government in his country. And for that reason no regime has ever loved great writers, only minor ones.
The best minds in government? If any were, business would hire them away.
The best minds in government? If any were, business would hire them away.