I had been taught that the separation between religion and politics happened in the Enlightenment. But there were people who tried to… — Elaine Pagels Copy Share Image
Every government, left or right, always engages in moral crusades. What else are they supposed to do? Especially when they make war;… — Richard Rorty Copy Share Image
We've been in the nation-building business since World War I, and especially since WWII. The goal is not a Jeffersonian Democracy in… — Oliver North Copy Share Image
Good government is that which delivers the citizen from being done out of his life and property too arbitrarily and violently-one that… — H. L. Mencken Copy Share Image
The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure... It is a… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Socialism is when government's taking care of you, you send all your money to the government, the government decides how to spend… — Bob Latta Copy Share Image
On economic policy, my support of smaller government, lower taxes and economic reform is consistent with the mainstream of the Republican Party… — John Howard Copy Share Image
Liberals believe and inexhaustible fund exists that can be tapped endlessly to pay for government social programs. Tax the rich and give… — James Cook Copy Share Image
The American experiment is not a theocracy and does not establish an official religion, but the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution… — William H. Pryor, Jr Copy Share Image
... both individuals and companies are using the Netherlands as a haven for productive activity. ... This is good news for all… — Daniel J. Mitchell Copy Share Image
But the most deplorable effect of all, is that diminution of attachment and reverence, which steals into the hearts of the people,… — James Madison Copy Share Image
“Did not Socrates, all the while he unflinchingly refused to concede one iota of loyalty to his daemon, obey with equal fidelity… — Inazo Nitobe Copy Share Image
It has always been a source of serious reflection and sincere regret with me that the youth of the United States should… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Since the presidency of Ronald Reagan, conservatives have succeeded by adhering to a platform that rests firmly on three legs: smaller government,… — Frank Gaffney Copy Share Image
My government currently runs things only because the people 'allow' them to run things. It is my responsibility that I do everything… — Derek R. Audette Copy Share Image
Another strange notion pervading whole peoples is that the State has money of its own; and nowhere is this absurdity more firmly… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Christian families are under attack in America! The Communists, Masons, Atheists, Humanists, Evolutionists, and other Godless sickos want to destroy the family.… — Lester Roloff Copy Share Image
We need to support the governments of the world to create the world we want and I also think we need to… — Jeremy Gilley Copy Share Image
Government cannot do everything, so we need to first decide what government ought to be doing, then figure out what it's capable… — Ernie Fletcher Copy Share Image
We have too much legislating by clamor, by tumult, by pressure. Representative government ceases when outside influence of any kind is substituted… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
The [U.S.] Constitution is a limitation on the government, not on private individuals ... it does not prescribe the conduct of private… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
They think that the cure to big government is to have bigger government... the only effective cure is to reduce the scope… — Milton Friedman Copy Share Image
It is our hope that in future discussions with the Mexican government, you will encourage Mexico to do its part to address… — Elton Gallegly Copy Share Image
There are self-styled "anarcho-capitalists" (not to be confused with anarchists of any persuasion), who want the state abolished as a regulator of… — Donald Rooum Copy Share Image
In fact, if you look at people within our government, they seem to be quite enthusiastically fighting the war against their own… — Fatima Bhutto Copy Share Image
Aristocracy of the soul cannot be denied because of the blind equality. We can get lost due to ideas about equality. If… — Ilkin Santak Copy Share Image
Different groups are differentially vulnerable to advertising; and their vulnerability varies not so much with the character or quantity of advertisements as… — Michael Schudson Copy Share Image
As a conquered rebellion strengthens a government, or as health is more perfectly established by recovery from some diseases; so anger, when… — Henry Fielding Copy Share Image
I am upset and completely disappointed in the government, the millionaires and billionaires in the U.S. See what's happening to the country?… — Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Copy Share Image
It's interesting that you mention [Andrei] Sakharov's creative axis - he had produced something for the government that he then realized was… — Edward Snowden Copy Share Image
But it is neither cannon nor bayonet that will do the worst damage to this city. No, this place will remember the… — Knute Nelson Copy Share Image
Thirty years people have been asking for a lawful system of immigration to end this lawlessness, and government on both parties have… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
How many watched the President's speech last night? [half-hearted audience applause] How many watched American Idol ? [thundering applause] Okay, there you… — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
We create our own government. We are responsible for its beauty and for its ugliness. We are responsible for its glories and… — Charlie Pierce Copy Share Image
On behalf of the federal government, I wish now publicly to appeal to the provinces to lend their co-operation in furthering our… — William Lyon Mackenzie King Copy Share Image
Unless your government is respectable, foreigners will invade your rights; and to maintain tranquillity you must be respectable; even to observe neutrality… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
Like some great swelling river, the powers of the federal government have today breached their constitutional levees and spilled into countless areas… — Joel Miller Copy Share Image
People aren't going to go bankrupt anymore if they have a serious illness, which was a serious issue here in the country… — Deval Patrick Copy Share Image
In the United States the government has become less important. So, it's democracy, but as each year passes it seems that the… — Will Oldham Copy Share Image
Will you resist the temptation to get a government handout for your community? Realize that the doctor's fight against socialized medicine is… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
![“The [U.S.] Constitution is a limitation on the government, not on private individuals ... it does not prescribe the conduct of private individuals, only the conduct of the government ... it is not a charter for government power, but a charter of the citizen's protection against the government.” quote by Ayn Rand](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/953/ayn-rand-59_charter_the-u-s-constitution-is-a-limitation-on_335234.jpg)
![“It's interesting that you mention [Andrei] Sakharov's creative axis - he had produced something for the government that he then realized was something other than he intended. That's something [NSA whistleblower] Bill Binney and I share.” quote by Edward Snowden](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/86d/edward-snowden-555_axes_it-s-interesting-that-you-mention-andrei_2123410.jpg)
![“How many watched the President's speech last night? [half-hearted audience applause] How many watched American Idol ? [thundering applause] Okay, there you go! You get the government you deserve.” quote by Jay Leno](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/bcd/jay-leno-210_american-idol_how-many-watched-the-president-s-speech_2729344.png)
