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The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them read more
The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.
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.
The minority of a country is never known to agree, except in its efforts to reduce and oppress the majority.
The minority of a country is never known to agree, except in its efforts to reduce and oppress the majority.
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.
The true art of government consists in not governing too much.
The true art of government consists in not governing too much.
The smallest number, with God and truth on their side, are weightier than thousands.
The smallest number, with God and truth on their side, are weightier than thousands.
Let the people think they govern and they will be governed.
Let the people think they govern and they will be governed.
Minorities are the stars of the firmament; majorities, the darkness in which they float.
Minorities are the stars of the firmament; majorities, the darkness in which they float.
The art of governing consists in not letting men grow old in their jobs.
The art of governing consists in not letting men grow old in their jobs.
