Educational Quote by Thomas Jefferson

Self government is no less essential to the development, growth, and happiness of the individual than to the nation.

— William H. Douglas

The basis of self-government and freedom requires the development of character and self-restraint and perseverance and the long view. And these are qualities which…

— John F. Kennedy

Self-government does not and should not imply the use of political agencies alone. Progress is born of cooperation in the community - not from…

— Herbert Hoover

Self-government requires qualities of self-denial and restraint.

— John F. Kennedy

I have very little experience of self-government. In fact, I am one of the most governed people in the world.

— Prince Philip

Good government is no substitute for self-government.

— Mahatma Gandhi

The people cannot look to legislation generally for success. Industry, thrift, character, are not conferred by act or resolve. Government cannot relieve from toil.…

— Calvin Coolidge

There can be no self-government without self-discipline. There can be no self-government without self-control. There can be no liberty unless it is grounded in…

— Alan Keyes

Competence doesn't seem like a big deal until you are forced to realize that your own government has none.

— Bruce Sterling

We can't have self-government without the self-confidence that is at the root of it.

— Anita Roddick

People who cannot restrain their own baser instincts, who cannot treat one another with civility, are not capable of self-government... without virtue, a society…

— Charles Colson

Self-government means self support.

— Calvin Coolidge