To best serve the public happiness, government shouldn't do things it cannot do well - anymore than Wal-Mart should provide goods and… — Joel Miller Copy Share Image
The true slogan of a true democracy is not 'Let the Government do it' but rather, 'let's do it ourselves'… This is… — Dwight D. Eisenhower Copy Share Image
If our democracy is to flourish, it must have criticism; if our government is to function it must have dissent. — Henry Steele Commager Copy Share Image
I think that as a government agency, USDA has a responsibility to reduce the levels of contamination and to mandate a stringent… — Mike Espy Copy Share Image
Political and social history are in my view two aspects of the same process. Social life loses half its interest and political… — F. M. Powicke Copy Share Image
I always had a long-term view of going into politics, so I suppose I was always careful. I mean, I got offered… — John Key Copy Share Image
None of what I do is political. My messages are social and human messages. In many cases, they've been politicized but they… — Kenneth Cole Copy Share Image
The responsibility of a minister is to step aside when there is a criminal investigation of the department. That protects the propriety… — Jack Layton Copy Share Image
There has been no clearer principle of English or American constitutional law than that, in criminal cases, it is not only the… — Lysander Spooner Copy Share Image
L.A. burns, and so many other cities smolder, waiting for the hose that will flood gasoline over the coals, and we listen… — Dennis Lehane Copy Share Image
The main reason to be opposed to political control of smoking is to keep power -even the smallest and silliest kind of… — P. J. O'Rourke Copy Share Image
I just think everyone knows you go on those [political satire] shows if you're a politician to, "humanize yourself" - to show,… — Harry Shearer Copy Share Image
“Gardener: ...Go thou, and like an executioner, Cut off the heads of too fast growing sprays, That look too lofty in our… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
“Many in Europe saw an opportunity to escape the oppressive and overbearing governmental systems under which they languished, and these people emigrated… — Ben Carson Copy Share Image
“learned two things from the students. One was that they disliked identity politics. They thought that Hillary spent too much time trying… — Donna Brazile Copy Share Image
That the government's power under the Taft-Hartley Act to stop a strike by injunction so clearly strengthens the hand of the employer-even… — Peter Drucker Copy Share Image
America is a strong and resilient country. And I know we will succeed, if we put aside partisanship and politics and work… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“The only government tolerated by libertarians is one that exercises only retaliatory use of force on anyone who initiates the use of… — John Hospers Copy Share Image
What the government is good at is collecting taxes, taking away your freedoms and killing people. It's not good at much else. — Tom Clancy Copy Share Image
Politics is not a game. Thousands of people's jobs and services depended on what the GLC did, and they expected us to… — Ken Livingstone Copy Share Image
In all affairs, love, religion, politics, or business, it's a healthy idea, now and then, to hang a question mark on things… — Bertrand Russell Copy Share Image
“Television has greater power over the lives of most Americans than any educational system, government, or church.” — Kent Hughes Copy Share Image
All South Sudanese deserve consistent and unimpeded humanitarian assistance, regardless of if they live in areas held by rebel or government forces. — John Prendergast Copy Share Image
Politicians aren't special. They lie the same way we all do, revealing their true nature under pressure. — Pamela Meyer Copy Share Image
Well, it's very clear that the Arab population is rising because they'd like to have a say in the running of their… — Al-Waleed bin Talal Copy Share Image
The government cannot love you, and any politics that works on a different assumption is destined for no good. — Jonah Goldberg Copy Share Image
Growing up, I never ever thought that I would or could or should be involved in politics. I didn't see anyone who… — Michelle Wu Copy Share Image
The most important thing to me with any politician is that they don't start wars, but education is a big part of… — Flea Copy Share Image
If we don't send people to Washington who, first of all, have done something more than talk for a living - which… — Carlos Beruff Copy Share Image
Political scientists almost everywhere have promoted the expansion of government power. They have functioned as the clergy of oppression. — Rudolph Rummel Copy Share Image
I'm highly political. I spend an awful lot of time in the U.S. trying to influence decision-makers. But I don't feel in… — Jane Goodall Copy Share Image
...I do not want a government that will take care of me, I want a government that will make other men take… — Woodrow Wilson Copy Share Image
It is not that the people want a BJP government or Modi as PM. The Nation wants to teach a lesson to… — Narendra Modi Copy Share Image
If you look at all the sports in China, the government is extremely involved and they are extremely proud of their athlete. — Patrick Chan Copy Share Image
A political organization is a transferable commodity. You could not find a better way of killing virtue than by packing it into… — John Jay Chapman Copy Share Image
the separation of church and state grew out of a desire, not so much to protect government from religion, but to protect… — Anna Quindlen Copy Share Image
Elections should be held on April 16th- the day after we pay our income taxes. That is one of the few things… — Thomas Sowell Copy Share Image
I'm old enuf to remember when Dems considered a UN resolution and an actual coalition nothing more than Bushy McHitler going it… — John Nolte Copy Share Image
The idea of entrepreneurship applies as much in politics, religion, society and the arts as it does in business. — Geoff Mulgan Copy Share Image
The government can't solve every problem, but an enlightened government can make sure that people can work hard for their dreams and… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
![“I just think everyone knows you go on those [political satire] shows if you're a politician to, "humanize yourself" - to show, "Hey, I can take a joke." Well, why should satire be in the service of humanizing these people who are supposed to be the target of our venom and vitriol? I think that's…” quote by Harry Shearer](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/714/harry-shearer-7595_goes-on_i-just-think-everyone-knows-you-go-on-th_1397845.jpg)
