Book Quote by Cardinal Richelieu

There is nothing more dangerous than a government of the many controlled by the few.

— Lawrence Lessig

Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.

— Niccolo Machiavelli

The most dangerous states in the international system are continental powers with large armies.

— John Mearsheimer

One man may as easily destroy, as govern: be King or Anti-King.

— Ursula K. Le Guin

The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.

— Thomas a Kempis

There's nothing more dangerous than than someone trying to act for the greater good.

— James Patterson

The state always poses a greater threat to society than whatever problem it purports to solve.

— Llewellyn Rockwell

This is the danger of loving: No matter how powerful you are, no matter how many kingdoms you rule, you cannot stop those you…

— Kate DiCamillo

All nonstate threats to life, liberty, and property appear to be relatively petty and therefore can be dealt with. Only states can pose truly…

— Robert Higgs

The danger in our system is that the general government, which represents the interests of the whole, may encroach on the states, which represent…

— John C. Calhoun

The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern: every class is unfit to govern.

— Lord Acton

A government is the most dangerous threat to man

— Ayn Rand