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The object and practice of liberty lies in the limitation of governmental power.
The object and practice of liberty lies in the limitation of governmental power.
Tauzin backs term limits -- But he thinks it's a bad idea.
Tauzin backs term limits -- But he thinks it's a bad idea.
We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.
We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.
All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies.
All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies.
The wealth and prosperity of the country are only the comeliness of the body, the fullness of the flesh and read more
The wealth and prosperity of the country are only the comeliness of the body, the fullness of the flesh and fat; but the spirit is independent of them; it requires only muscle, bone and nerve for the true exercise of its functions. We cannot lose our liberty, because we cannot cease to think.
Now since man is naturally inclined to avoid pain- and since labor is pain in itself- it follows that men read more
Now since man is naturally inclined to avoid pain- and since labor is pain in itself- it follows that men will resort to plunder whenever plunder is easier than work. History shows this quite clearly. And under these conditions, neither religion nor morality can stop it.When, then, does plunder stop? It stops when it becomes more painful and more dangerous than labor.It is evident, then, that the proper purpose of law is to use the power of its collective force to stop this fatal tendency to plunder instead of to work. All the measures of the law should protect property and punish plunder.
Rank and riches are chains of gold, but still chains.
Rank and riches are chains of gold, but still chains.
Democracy does not guarantee equality of conditions -- it only guarantees equality of opportunity.
Democracy does not guarantee equality of conditions -- it only guarantees equality of opportunity.
Man's chief enemy is his own unruly nature and the dark forces put up within him.
Man's chief enemy is his own unruly nature and the dark forces put up within him.
