Balance Quote by Alexander Hamilton

Our system of government works best when there are checks and balances led by independent entities that are empowered to conduct fair and rigorous…

— Letitia James

I do verily believe that if the principle were to prevail of a common law being in force in the United States (which principle…

— Thomas Jefferson

I draw my idea of the form of government from a principle in nature, which no art can overturn, viz. that the more simple…

— Thomas Paine

Nothing can conduce more to the order and stability of a government than the simplicity of the laws, the proper definition of rights, and…

— Sam Houston

Government is, or ought to be instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community; of all the various…

— George Mason

The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One…

— Ayn Rand

The whole purpose of maintaining your power in government is to make sure that you stay in government. You stay in government by finding…

— David Lloyd

A government is just only when the whole people share equally in its protection and advantages.

— Elizabeth Cady Stanton

It may safely be received as an axiom in our political system, that the state governments will in all possible contingencies afford complete security…

— Alexander Hamilton

Government of limited power need not be anemic government. Assurance that rights are secure tends to diminish fear and jealousy of strong government, and…

— Robert H. Jackson

Whenever the powers of government are placed in any hands other than those of the community, whether those of one man, of a few,…

— James Mill

Government is force, pure and simple. There's no way to sugar-coat that. And because government is force, it will attract the worst elements of…

— Harry Browne