Good government is no substitute for self-government

Good government is no substitute for self-government

The worst government is the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics read more

The worst government is the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression.

That government is best which governs least, because its people discipline themselves.

That government is best which governs least, because its people discipline themselves.

Every country has the government it deserves.

Every country has the government it deserves.

Many people say that government is necessary because some men cannot be trusted to look after themselves, but anarchists say read more

Many people say that government is necessary because some men cannot be trusted to look after themselves, but anarchists say that government is harmful because no men can be trusted to look after anyone else.

"Whatever is, is not," is the maxim of the anarchist, as often as
anything comes across him in the read more

"Whatever is, is not," is the maxim of the anarchist, as often as
anything comes across him in the shape of a law which he happens
not to like.

Everybody wants to eat at the government's table, but nobody wants to do the dishes.

Everybody wants to eat at the government's table, but nobody wants to do the dishes.

States are great engines moving slowly.

States are great engines moving slowly.

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.