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The search for moral guidance which shall not depend upon external authority has invariably ended in the acknowledgment of some read more
The search for moral guidance which shall not depend upon external authority has invariably ended in the acknowledgment of some new authority.
The worst evils which mankind has ever had to endure were inflicted by bad governments. The state can be and read more
The worst evils which mankind has ever had to endure were inflicted by bad governments. The state can be and has often been in the course of history the main source of mischief and disaster.
Peace is liberty in tranquillity.
Peace is liberty in tranquillity.
In politics it is necessary either to betray one's country or the electorate. I prefer to betray the electorate.
In politics it is necessary either to betray one's country or the electorate. I prefer to betray the electorate.
The reason there are so few female politicians is that it is too much trouble to put makeup on two read more
The reason there are so few female politicians is that it is too much trouble to put makeup on two faces.
Bad politicians are sent to Washington by good people who don't vote.
Bad politicians are sent to Washington by good people who don't vote.
It is the besetting vice of democracies to substitute public opinion for law. This is the usual form in which read more
It is the besetting vice of democracies to substitute public opinion for law. This is the usual form in which the masses of men exhibit their tyranny.
The best reason I can think of for not running for President of the United States is that you have read more
The best reason I can think of for not running for President of the United States is that you have to shave twice a day.
If you have ever seen a four-year-old trying to lord it over a two-year-old, then you know what the basic read more
If you have ever seen a four-year-old trying to lord it over a two-year-old, then you know what the basic problem of human nature is -- and why government keeps growing larger and ever more intrusive.
