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We vote too much. We deliberate too little. We have brought within the scope of the federal jurisdiction a vast read more
We vote too much. We deliberate too little. We have brought within the scope of the federal jurisdiction a vast number of subjects that do not belong here, but are nevertheless here. What we need to do is to stop passing laws. We have enough laws now to govern the world for the next ten thousand years.
When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators.
When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators.
Oh, I'm not going to do anything to them. The thought that I might will be enough to keep them read more
Oh, I'm not going to do anything to them. The thought that I might will be enough to keep them going.
When the people have no tyrant, their own public opinion becomes one.
When the people have no tyrant, their own public opinion becomes one.
Democracy consists of choosing your dictators, after they've told you what it is you want to hear.
Democracy consists of choosing your dictators, after they've told you what it is you want to hear.
Once you get into this great stream of history, you can't get out.
Once you get into this great stream of history, you can't get out.
Enemies promises were made to be broken.
Enemies promises were made to be broken.
A country grows in history not only because of the heroism of its troops on the field of battle, it read more
A country grows in history not only because of the heroism of its troops on the field of battle, it grows also when it turns to justice and to right for the conservation of its interests.
This I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world. read more
This I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world. And this I would fight for: the freedom of the mind to take any direction it wishes, undirected. And this I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual.
