Government Quote by William Henry Harrison

In the formation of such a government, it is not only the right, but the indispensable duty of every citizen to examine the principles…

— Noah Webster

Dear Government... I'm going to have a serious talk with you if I ever find anyone to talk to.

— Anonymous

To speak practically and as a citizen, unlike those who call themselves no-government men, I ask for, not at once no government, but at…

— Henry David Thoreau

“governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of…

— Declaration of Independence

I declare that this government is no longer a constitutional and moral form of government. I will deal with it, and I will obey…

— Lawrence Auster

The provisions we have made [for our government] are such as please ourselves; they answer the substantial purposes of government and of justice, and…

— Thomas Jefferson

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

Because I understand the Constitution, I understand democratic ideals and our parliamentary system, it's an easy transition to then say 'OK, what are the…

— Leslyn Lewis

The best commentary on the principles of government which has ever been written.

— Thomas Jefferson

If you want a government that's going to do the things we ask our government to do, you've got to get it from somebody.

— Warren Buffett

I've had quite a long time in government, and I've learned a few things.

— Mahathir Mohamad

I don't want to jump the gun, [but] I will tell you, though, that my goal is to have the best possible government.

— Barack Obama