Century Quote by Carl Bernstein

If the public safety be provided, liberty and propriety secured, justice administered, virtue encouraged, vice suppressed, and the true interest of the nation advanced,…

— Algernon Sidney

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

We need a government which, yes, guarantees basic standards in public services, but which also steps in to protect people's wellbeing as they take…

— David Blunkett

Policy is largely set by economic elites and organized groups representing business interests with little concern for public attitudes or public safety, as long…

— Noam Chomsky

Two thirds of a century ago, we were given a national policy. It was made to fit the conditions of the day.

— John Bracken

The 20th century shows that the form of government that we take for granted, a constitutional democratic republic with checks and balances and a…

— Timothy D. Snyder

Social cohesion and inclusive growth are additional crucial perspectives to incorporate into public policies, targeting a renewed social contract that reduces inequalities and benefits…

— Jose Angel Gurria

“Originally, governments had very limited functions. Their purpose was simply to “preserve and protect.” Then someone added “provide.” When governments began to be the…

— Neale Donald Walsch

What America needs is to hold to its ancient and well-charted course. Our country was conceived in the theory of local self-government. It has…

— Calvin Coolidge

Well the first order of government is to preserve the public order and safety.

— Bob Wise

The great object of the institution of civil government is the improvement of those who are parties to the social compact.

— John Quincy Adams

Government is instituted for the common good; for the protection, safety, prosperity, and happiness of the people; and not for profit, honor, or private…

— John Adams