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.

Our government... teaches the whole people by its example. If the government becomes the lawbreaker, it breeds contempt for law; read more

Our government... teaches the whole people by its example. If the government becomes the lawbreaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy.

Support a compatriot against a native, however the former may
blunder or plunder.

Support a compatriot against a native, however the former may
blunder or plunder.

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.

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

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

Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for economists.

Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for economists.

I am for Peace, for Retrenchment, and for Reform,--thirty years
ago the great watchwords of the great Liberal Party.

I am for Peace, for Retrenchment, and for Reform,--thirty years
ago the great watchwords of the great Liberal Party.

Truth is the glue that holds government together. Compromise is the oil that makes governments go.

Truth is the glue that holds government together. Compromise is the oil that makes governments go.

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

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