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The worst thing in this world, next to anarchy, is government.
The worst thing in this world, next to anarchy, is government.
Lord Mansfield first established the grand doctrine that the air
of England is too pure to be breathed by read more
Lord Mansfield first established the grand doctrine that the air
of England is too pure to be breathed by a slave.
Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. read more
Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.
And having looked to Government for bread, on the very first
scarcity they will turn and bite the hand read more
And having looked to Government for bread, on the very first
scarcity they will turn and bite the hand that fed them.
So long as governments set the example of killing their enemies, private individuals will occasionally kill theirs.
So long as governments set the example of killing their enemies, private individuals will occasionally kill theirs.
Consenting to slavery is a sacrilegious breach of trust, as offensive in the sight of God as it is derogatory read more
Consenting to slavery is a sacrilegious breach of trust, as offensive in the sight of God as it is derogatory from our own honor or interest of happiness
Ancient Rome declined because it had a Senate, now what's going to happen to us with both a House and read more
Ancient Rome declined because it had a Senate, now what's going to happen to us with both a House and a Senate?
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.
Must a government be too strong for the liberties of its people or too weak to maintain its own existence?
Must a government be too strong for the liberties of its people or too weak to maintain its own existence?