Politics Quote by Robert G. Torbet

“That government is best which rules least," quoted in Torbet. Leland was a Baptist spokesman and pastor who knew Thomas Jefferson, circa 1760. No,…

— Robert G. Torbet

That government is best which governs not at all; and when men are prepared for it, that will be the kind of government which…

— Henry David Thoreau

That government is best which governs least, because its people discipline themselves. If we are directed from Washington (heads of an organization) when to…

— Thomas Jefferson

Our government is at its best when we all participate, and I'm on a mission to bring more people to the table.

— Dean Phillips

Government is at its best when you've got servant leaders that are acting for the good of the public.

— Doug Burgum

Now it is evident that the form of government is best in which every man, whoever he is, can act best and live happily.

— Aristotle

“That government is best that governs not at all.”

— Henry David Thoreau

“Government at its best is a necessary evil; at its worst, an intolerable one.”

— Joseph Befumo

Limited government is best.

— Erik Prince

Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.

— Thomas Paine

That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves.

— Henry David Thoreau

Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an…

— Thomas Paine

Government can do best by simply getting out of the way.

— Gavin Newsom

What is the structure of government that will best guard against the precipitate counsels and factious combinations for unjust purposes, without a sacrifice of…

— James Madison

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