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

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

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.

Here is my first principle of foreign policy: good government at home.

Here is my first principle of foreign policy: good government at home.

In the long-run every Government is the exact symbol of its People, with their wisdom and unwisdom; we have to read more

In the long-run every Government is the exact symbol of its People, with their wisdom and unwisdom; we have to say, Like People like Government.

A camel is a horse designed by committee.

A camel is a horse designed by committee.

The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, read more

The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.

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.

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence -- it is force.

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence -- it is force.

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.