Class Quote by Thomas Jefferson

Societies exist under three forms sufficiently distinguishable. 1. Without government, as among our Indians. 2. Under governments wherein the will of every one has…

— Thomas Jefferson

The happiness of every country depends upon the character of its people, rather than the form of its government.

— Thomas Chandler Haliburton

It is a problem, not clear in my mind, that [a society without government, as among our Indians] is not the best. But I…

— Thomas Jefferson

The happiness of a people, and the good order and preservation of civil government, essentially depend on piety, religion, and morality.

— Fisher Ames

I have no idea if some societies, anthropologically speaking, aren't really suited for democracy. I don't think that's true.

— P. J. O'Rourke

“Moralistic culture views government as a positive force, one that values the individual but functions to the benefit of the general public. Discussion of…

— William Earl Maxwell

“Society is produced by our wants, and government by our wickedness. Society promotes our happiness positively by uniting our affections, government negatively by restraining…

— Thomas Paine

`Tis substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less force to…

— George Washington

“Although the emotional and intellectual differences between the world’s peoples as individuals are slight enough, even a small shift in social behavior can generate…

— Nicholas Wade

Democracy suits Europeans today partly because it is associated with the triumph of capitalism and partly because it involves less commitment or intrusion into…

— Mark Mazower

The worst government is the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there…

— H. L. Mencken

Some writers have so confounded society with government, as to leave little or no distinction between them; whereas they are not only different, but…

— Thomas Paine