government Quotes

As president, Reagan worked very well with Democrats to do big things. It is true that he worked to reduce the size of government and cut federal taxes and he eliminated many regulations, but he also raised taxes when necessary.

An empire founded by war has to maintain itself by war.

Every wise, just, and mild government, by rendering the condition of its subjects easy and secure, will always abound most in people, as well as in commodities and riches.

Nothing is more surprising than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few.

Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.

The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security.

Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one.

Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them.

Nothing turns out to be so oppressive and unjust as a feeble government.

Bad laws are the worst sort of tyranny.