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So long as governments set the example of killing their enemies, private individuals will occasionally kill theirs.
So long as governments set the example of killing their enemies, private individuals will occasionally kill theirs.
Nothing's more dull and negligent
Than an old, lazy government,
That knows no interest of state,
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Nothing's more dull and negligent
Than an old, lazy government,
That knows no interest of state,
But such as serves a present strait.
If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
No government ought to be without censors; and where the press is free no one ever will.
No government ought to be without censors; and where the press is free no one ever will.
A wise government knows how to enforce with temper, or to conciliate with dignity, but a weak one is odious read more
A wise government knows how to enforce with temper, or to conciliate with dignity, but a weak one is odious in the former, and contemptible in the latter.
The punishment which the wise suffer, who refuse to take part in government, is to live under the government of read more
The punishment which the wise suffer, who refuse to take part in government, is to live under the government of worse men.
If you want to understand your government, don't begin by reading the Constitution. (It conveys precious little of the flavor read more
If you want to understand your government, don't begin by reading the Constitution. (It conveys precious little of the flavor of today's statecraft.) Instead, read selected portions of the Washington telephone directory containing listings for all the organizations with titles beginning with the word National.
Wherever you have an efficient government you have a dictatorship.
Wherever you have an efficient government you have a dictatorship.
My experience in government is that when things are non-controversial and beautifully coordinated, there is not much going on
My experience in government is that when things are non-controversial and beautifully coordinated, there is not much going on
