Civil disobedience Quote by Jon Krakauer

That government is best which governs the least, so taught the courageous founders of this nation. This simple declaration is diametrically opposed to the…

— Ezra Taft Benson

“Democracy, freedom and liberty do not make us more than what we are; it is our commitment that matters.”

— M.F. Moonzajer

“Government, however, has its sole legitimate function in preventing the violation of the lives, liberties, and properties of its constituents. It is not empowered…

— Joseph Befumo

I heartily accept the motto, "That government is best which governs least"; and I should like to see it acted up to more rapidly…

— Henry David Thoreau

“In our country we have those three unspeakably precious things: freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the prudence never to practice either.”

— Mark Twain

“Keep in mind that democracy merely gives power to the people; it does not ensure that power will be used wisely or humanely.”

— Rodney Stark

“The first word of any constitutional oath of public office by an elected politician should be morality! For only then can the foundations of…

— Alastair Agutter

“Anticipatory obedience is a political tragedy.”

— Timothy Snyder

“In this walk to freedom, we must, without question obtain hearts of honesty and a tongue of truthfulness.”

— The Tru Sum

“All government, indeed every human benefit and enjoyment, every virtue and every prudent act, is founded on compromise and barter. We balance inconveniences; we…

— Edmund Burke

“It is error alone that needs the support of government.2 Truth can stand by itself. —THOMAS JEFFERSON, on freedom of religion”

— Jon Meacham

“The challenge remains. On the other side are formidable forces: money, political power, the major media. On our side are the people of the…

— Howard Zinn