Fear is the foundation of most governments.

Fear is the foundation of most governments.

Let the people think they govern and they will be governed.

Let the people think they govern and they will be governed.

Which government is best? That which teaches us to govern ourselves.

Which government is best? That which teaches us to govern ourselves.

Every country has the government it deserves.

Every country has the government it deserves.

I believe there is something out there watching us. Unfortunately, it's the government.

I believe there is something out there watching us. Unfortunately, it's the government.

Our government is the potent, the omnipresent teacher. For good
or for ill, it teaches the whole people by read more

Our government is the potent, the omnipresent teacher. For good
or for ill, it teaches the whole people by its example. Crime is
contagious. If the government becomes a law-breaker, it breeds
contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto
himself; it invites anarchy.

Government is a contrivance of human wisdom to provide for human wants. Men have a right that these wants should read more

Government is a contrivance of human wisdom to provide for human wants. Men have a right that these wants should be provided for by this wisdom.

A government is the only known vessel that leaks from the top.

A government is the only known vessel that leaks from the top.

A camel is a horse designed by committee.

A camel is a horse designed by committee.