Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil; in its worst… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
The whole government publicity situation has everybody in the news business almost in despair, with half a dozen agencies following different lines. — Elmer Davis Copy Share Image
If I had to choose between government and a free press, I would choose a free press. — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
If the government is injecting public money, it should also take the right to oversee board appointments, executive pay, and future business… — John McDonnell Copy Share Image
I don't think the government should be involved in a woman's right to choose what is happening to her body. — Amy McGrath Copy Share Image
I follow a set of principles; I follow the Constitution. And that's what I base my votes on. Limited government, economic freedom,… — Justin Amash Copy Share Image
The one irrefutable lesson of the entire postwar period [is] contradicting the notion that rigid government controls are essential to economic development. — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
Only two things ever stop the government from doing anything: money and politics — Bradley Whitford Copy Share Image
We need to promote an ethic of work. And there's no way one guy or one company is going to be able… — Mike Rowe Copy Share Image
The government is somewhat inept, but the private sector is inept in general. How many companies do venture capitalists invest in that… — Bill Gates Copy Share Image
Northeastern conservatism is moderate, accepts the modern welfare state, and dislikes mixing religion with politics. Western conservatism is hawkish, hates government, and… — Jacob Weisberg Copy Share Image
What would happen to the individual if all the functions of the body were placed under the control of the consciousness is… — Henry George Copy Share Image
I think the challenge for anyone in a visible industry, whether it's media, government, or political organizing, is to take serious criticism… — Ari Melber Copy Share Image
The government's goal is to provide income support for families most affected by socio-economic hardship. The support... will be conditional on vocational… — Giuseppe Conte Copy Share Image
People thought I was trying to say that women had no say, no rights. I was not saying that. I was saying… — Fela Kuti Copy Share Image
The consequences of inflation are malinvestment, waste, a wanton redistribution of wealth and income, the growth of speculation and gambling, immorality and… — Henry Hazlitt Copy Share Image
There is very little that our government or any government can do to plant the seeds of international understanding in the hearts… — Dwight D. Eisenhower Copy Share Image
A: Snowden has enough information to cause more damage to the US government in a minute alone than anyone else has ever… — Glenn Greenwald Copy Share Image
...should We consent to an order of Cincinnati consisting of all the Officers of the Army & Citizens of Consiquence in the… — Elbridge Gerry Copy Share Image
“Government surveillance is a violation of our intrinsic right to privacy, a breach that extends beyond legal boundaries into the emotional terrain… — James William Steven Parker Copy Share Image
Neither should we forget the mean, which at the present day is lost sight of in perverted forms of government; for many… — Aristotle Copy Share Image
The last few months have seen a welcome race to the top. Consumers have sent companies a clear signal that they do… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
Notwithstanding all the passionate fulminations of the spokesmen of governments, the inevitable consequences of inflationism and expansionism...are coming to pass. And then,… — Ludwig von Mises Copy Share Image
In America, as was the topic earlier about polygamy, consenting adults are supposed to do - be able to do whatever they… — Max Kellerman Copy Share Image
Here, again, as I conceive, gentlemen forget that this government is a republican one, resting exclusively in the intelligence and virtue of… — Caleb Cushing Copy Share Image
The essential job of government is to facilitate, not frustrate, job development — Andrew Cuomo Copy Share Image
The United States enjoy a scene of prosperity and tranquility under the new government that could hardly have been hoped for. — George Washington Copy Share Image
You could adjust the punishment to fit the infraction. Even a small fine would be enough to bring an errant government to… — George Soros Copy Share Image
I was a convicted felon. No one wanted to give me a job, I couldn't get any government assistance, and I couldn't… — Angela Stanton-King Copy Share Image
Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
The Second Amendment reveals a profound principle of American government - the principle of civilian ascendency over the military. — William O. Douglas Copy Share Image
I certainly believe in limited government but protecting children against injury abuse is certainly inside my sphere of things that the government… — Mitch Daniels Copy Share Image
The subjects of every state ought to contribute towards the support of the government, as nearly as possible, in proportion to their… — Adam Smith Copy Share Image
Educated people can make their own choices about their governments. And certainly for women, an education allows you to understand your rights. — Laura Bush Copy Share Image
A well educated man with an independent mind is a type of man liked by no government! — Mehmet Murat Ildan Copy Share Image
Formerly government was the responsibility of people; now people were the responsibility of government. — Garet Garrett Copy Share Image
The Right Honourable gentleman is indebted to his memory for his jests, and to his imagination for his facts. — Richard Brinsley Sheridan Copy Share Image
Conservatives believe that from the standpoint of the federal government, life begins at conception and ends at birth. — Barney Frank Copy Share Image
This I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual. — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
You know why I got involved in politics? The government is now a majority partner in my life. I am now a… — Anthony Scaramucci Copy Share Image