Private Men Quotes
- The men who administer public affairs must first of all see that everyone holds onto what is his, and that private men are never deprived… — Marcus Tullius Cicero
- Friendship's the privilege of private men; for wretched greatness knows no blessing so substantial. — Nahum Tate
- What infinite heart's-ease Must kings neglect that private men enjoy! And what have kings that privates have not too, Save ceremony, save general ceremony? — William Shakespeare
- If private men are obliged to perform the offices of government, to protect the weak and dispense justice, then the government becomesonly a hired man,… — Henry David Thoreau