Citizens Quotes

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Furthermore, when citizens are all almost equal, it becomes difficult for them to defend their independence against the aggressions of power. — Alexis de Tocqueville
But Greece and her foundations are Built below the tide of war, Based on the crystalline sea Of thought and its eternity; Her citizens, imperial… — Percy Bysshe Shelley
The present mode of life on earth is madness, which is nontheless lethal for being legal. Rational existence is possible, but it calls for a… — Norman Cousins
As long as there are guns, the individual that wants a gun for a crime is going to have one and going to get it.… — Ronald Reagan
The same technology transforming our lives can solve the greatest problem of the 20th century. A security shield can one day render nuclear weapons obsolete… — Ronald Reagan
Although I held public office for a total of sixteen years, I also thought of myself as a citizen-politician, not a career one. Every now… — Ronald Reagan
Congress shall never disarm any citizen unless such as are or have been in actual rebellion. — James Madison
I am firmly opposed to the government entering into any business the major purpose of which is competition with our citizens... for the Federal Government… — Herbert Hoover
A good deal of classical music is, today, the opium of the good citizen. — George Steiner
I don't advocate civil disobedience. I do advocate the role of an informed citizen to try to overturn when a court makes a mistake and… — Rick Santorum
I believe in equal rights for all citizens. One law for all. — Roseanne Barr
I think the government has a role in protecting the fundamental rights of its citizens. — Al Franken
The Republican agenda is a radical vision in which Medicaid is slashed to the bone - in which we start to balance the budget on… — Al Franken
Every friend of freedom must be as revolted as I am by the prospect of turning the United States into an armed camp, by the… — Milton Friedman
Social Security, a critically important, great program which does serve as the cornerstone of support for senior citizens, now faces challenges that threaten its long-term… — Bill Frist
The citizen who criticizes his country is paying it an implied tribute. — J. William Fulbright
I wanted to be a citizen of the world but not in a superficial way. — Robert Fulghum
I was born in Belgium. I went to school in England and in Switzerland, then I came to America, so I really feel like I… — Diane von Furstenberg
A library is a place that is a repository of information and gives every citizen equal access to it. That includes health information. And mental… — Neil Gaiman
The Western stereotype of Africa and its black citizens as devoid of reason and, therefore, subhuman was often shared by white master and black ex-slave… — Henry Louis Gates
Citizenship is a tough occupation which obliges the citizen to make his own informed opinion and stand by it. — Martha Gellhorn
An energy tax punishes senior citizens, it punishes rural Americans, if you use electricity it punishes you. This bill will increase your cost of living… — Newt Gingrich
Time is the most valuable thing on earth: time to think, time to act, time to extend our fraternal relations, time to become better men,… — Samuel Gompers
After a lifetime of working, raising families, and contributing to the success of this nation in countless other ways, senior citizens deserve to retire with… — Charlie Gonzalez
I have heard my fill of hurtful words. I think it's especially egregious when citizens like me, who point out abuses in their country, are… — Gunter Grass

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