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Nothing's more dull and negligent
Than an old, lazy government,
That knows no interest of state,
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Nothing's more dull and negligent
Than an old, lazy government,
That knows no interest of state,
But such as serves a present strait.
It [Calvinism] established a religion without a prelate, a
government without a king.
It [Calvinism] established a religion without a prelate, a
government without a king.
He mocks the people who proposes that the government shall protect the rich that they in turn may care for read more
He mocks the people who proposes that the government shall protect the rich that they in turn may care for the laboring poor.
All free governments are managed by the combined wisdom and folly of the people.
All free governments are managed by the combined wisdom and folly of the people.
Government is a contrivance of human wisdom to provide for human wants. Men have a right that these wants should read more
Government is a contrivance of human wisdom to provide for human wants. Men have a right that these wants should be provided for by this wisdom.
It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.
It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.
An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.
An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.
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.
The nearest approach to immortality on earth is a government bureau.
The nearest approach to immortality on earth is a government bureau.
