Not stones, nor wood, nor the art of artisans make a state; but
where men are who know how read more

Not stones, nor wood, nor the art of artisans make a state; but
where men are who know how to take care of themselves, these are
cities and walls.

Good government is no substitute for self-government.

Good government is no substitute for self-government.

The worst thing in this world, next to anarchy, is government.

The worst thing in this world, next to anarchy, is government.

The single most exciting thing you encounter in government is competence, because it's so rare.

The single most exciting thing you encounter in government is competence, because it's so rare.

Let the people think they govern and they will be governed.

Let the people think they govern and they will be governed.

A camel is a horse designed by committee.

A camel is a horse designed by committee.

For in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery.

For in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery.

A government is the only known vessel that leaks from the top.

A government is the only known vessel that leaks from the top.

Christmas is the time when kids tell Santa what they want and adults pay for it. Deficits are when adults read more

Christmas is the time when kids tell Santa what they want and adults pay for it. Deficits are when adults tell government what they want and their kids pay for it.