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

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

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It's not the voting that's democracy; it's the counting.

It's not the voting that's democracy; it's the counting.

by Tom Stoppard Found in: Government Quotes,
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An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

by Confucius Found in: Government Quotes,
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A government is the most dangerous threat to man's rights: it holds a legal monopoly on the use of physical read more

A government is the most dangerous threat to man's rights: it holds a legal monopoly on the use of physical force against legally disarmed victims.

by Ayn Rand Found in: Government Quotes,
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In a state-run society the government promises you security. But it's a false promise predicated on the idea that the read more

In a state-run society the government promises you security. But it's a false promise predicated on the idea that the opposite of security is risk. Nothing could be further from the truth. The opposite of security is insecurity, and the only way to overcome insecurity is to take risks. The gentle government that promises to hold your hand as you cross the street refuses to let go on the other side.

by Theodore Forstmann Found in: Government Quotes,
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A good history covers not only what was done, but the thought that went into the action. You can read read more

A good history covers not only what was done, but the thought that went into the action. You can read the history of a country through its actions.

by Benjamin L. Hooks Found in: Government Quotes,
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When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will
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When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will
fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible
struggle.

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Governments exist to protect the rights of minorities. The loved and the rich need no protection: they have many friends read more

Governments exist to protect the rights of minorities. The loved and the rich need no protection: they have many friends and few enemies.

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A government is like fire, a handy servant, but a dangerous master.

A government is like fire, a handy servant, but a dangerous master.

by George Washington Found in: Government Quotes,
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