People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.
DemocracyV for Vendetta, by VThor: "Do you see yourself above them?"
Loki: "Oh yes."
Thor: "Then you miss the truth of ruling, brother."
We're a government that believes in everybody having the illusion of free will.
Anthony Burgess in The Wanting SeedYou think the people of this country exist to provide you with position. I think your position exists to provide those people with freedom.
PowerBraveheart, by William WallaceBullets change governments far surer than votes.
Weapons, RevolutionLord of War - Händler des Todes, by Simeon WeiszA government is for the benefit of all the people.
William H. TaftGiving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.
TeenagersP. J. O'RourkeOur most dangerous tendency is to expect too much of government, and at the same time do for it too little.
Warren G. HardingPatriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.
PatriotismMark TwainIf you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years there'd be a shortage of sand.
SandMilton FriedmanA good government remains the greatest of human blessings and no nation has ever enjoyed it.
William IngeFear is the foundation of most governments.
John AdamsNothing is more surprising than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few.
David HumeThe state is made for man, not man for the state.
Albert Einstein, Rede zur Genfer Abrüstungskonferenz, 1932He, who does not correct small faults, shalt not control great ones.
Failures & MistakesKing's Quest - VIII: The Mask of Eternity, by ArchonThe best leaders are those most interested in surrounding themselves with assistants and associates smarter than they are. They are frank in admitting this and are willing to pay for such talents.
Amos ParrishDemocratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at last.
George Washington