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The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern: every class is unfit to govern. — Lord Acton
Socialism means slavery. — Lord Acton
Machiavelli's teaching would hardly have stood the test of Parliamentary government, for public discussion demands at least the profession of good faith. — Lord Acton
The core issue here is that the Israeli government refuses to commit to terms of reference for the negotiations that are based on international law… — Mahmoud Abbas
Government is necessary for our survival. We need government in order to survive. The Founding Fathers created a special place for government. It is called… — Michael Badnarik
The question is: how bad do things have to get before you will do something about it? Where is your line in the sand? If… — Michael Badnarik
Man, I don't want to have nothing to do with computers. I don't want the government in my business. — Erykah Badu
Dullness in matters of government is a good sign, and not a bad one - in particular, dullness in parliamentary government is a test of… — Walter Bagehot
It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment. — Ansel Adams
The price one pays for pursuing any profession, or calling, is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side. — James A. Baldwin
A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government. — Edward Abbey
I think we are realising that governments can't govern us any more. — Antonio Banderas
For over 30 years, the IRA showed that the British government could not rule Ireland on its own terms. — Gerry Adams
Say what you like about my bloody murderous government,' I says, 'but don't insult me poor bleedin' country. — Edward Abbey
Poor people cannot rely on the government to come to help you in times of need. You have to get your education. Then nobody can… — Charles Barkley
Relying on the government to protect your privacy is like asking a peeping tom to install your window blinds. — John Perry Barlow
Despite two decisions, in 2008 and 2010, by the U.S. Supreme Court unequivocally affirming that the Second Amendment to the Constitution guarantees an individual right… — Bob Barr
In a single generation, the Internet has given to virtually every person on the face of the earth the ability to communicate with fellow human… — Bob Barr
I was raised on government cheese. As an adult, in my first marriage, my husband and I worked real hard just to go bankrupt. I… — Roseanne Barr
I think one of the strengths of Wisconsin's economy is it's diversity - and in making sure that we're doing everything we can to have… — Tom Barrett
Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. — John Adams
There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger… — John Adams
Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society. — John Adams
The happiness of society is the end of government. — John Adams
Fear is the foundation of most governments. — John Adams

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