Citizens Quotes

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I rejoice that liberty . . . now finds an asylum in the bosom of a regularly organized government; a government, which, being formed to… — George Washington
The establishment of Civil and Religious Liberty was the Motive which induced me to the Field - the object is attained - and it now… — George Washington
Popular liberty might then have escaped the indelible reproach of decreeing to the same citizens, the hemlock on one day, and statues on the next. — James Madison
In an ironic sense, Karl Marx was right. We are witnessing today a great revolutionary crisis, a crisis where the demands of the economic order… — Ronald Reagan
[W]e must extend the authority of the Union to the persons of the citizens - the only proper objects of government. — Alexander Hamilton
Freedom is indivisible, and when one man is enslaved, all are not free. When all are free, then we can look forward to that day… — John F. Kennedy
Before God, there is neither Greek nor barbarian, neither rich nor poor, and the slave is as good as his master, for by birth all… — Lord Acton
Once you have learned to fly your plane, it is far less fatiguing to fly than it is to drive a car. You don't have… — William T. Piper
Every problem that the country faces is being solved in some community by some group or some individual. The question is how to get connected… — George H. W. Bush
Citizen service is the very American idea that we meet our challenges not as isolated individuals but as members of a true community, with all… — William J. Clinton
A nation as such does not give aid to another nation. More precisely, the common citizens of our country, through their taxes, give to the… — Michael Parenti
[Regarding legislative assemblies,] the number ought at most to be kept within a certain limit, in order to avoid the confusion and intemperance of a… — James Madison
I have appealed to our own experience for the truth of what I advance on this subject [that the legislative power is the predominant power].… — James Madison
If I have any regrets, I could say that I'm sorry I wasn't a better writer or a better singer...When I was younger, I felt… — Patti Smith
In a word, removing control farther away from the ordinary citizen and taxpayer is tantamount to giving the intelligent, far-sighted and public spirited elements in… — Edward Alsworth Ross
Attempts to enforce by legal sanctions, acts obnoxious to so great a proportion of Citizens, tend to enervate the laws in general, and to slacken… — James Madison
Ask yourself constantly "Am I treating my fellow citizens as I treat my mum?" — Unknown Author
We all agree that marriage is a fundamental right. And in our country, and in our society, there are no second-class citizens. — Bill T. Jones
That peace, safety, and concord may be the portion of our native land, and be long enjoyed by our fellow-citizens, is the most ardent wish… — Thomas Jefferson
The dissident does not operate in the realm of genuine power at all. He is not seeking power. He has no desire for office and… — Vaclav Havel
Americans want students to get the best education possible. We want schools to prepare children to become good citizens and members of a prosperous American… — Bill Gates
And what is a good citizen? Simply one who never says, does or thinks anything that is unusual. Schools are maintained in order to bring… — H. L. Mencken
I am afraid the ordinary citizen will not like to be told that the banks can, and do, create money...And they who control the credit… — Reginald McKenna
Our citizens and those who have gone before us charted the broad outlines of where we need to go, and they would envy our opportunity… — Dave Freudenthal
Unidentified flying objects are a very serious subject which we must study fully. We appeal to all viewers to send us details of strange flying… — Unknown Author

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