In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one class of citizens to give to another.
History, in general, only informs us what bad government is.
In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place, oblige it to control itself.
The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.
I believe there is something out there watching us. Unfortunately, it's the government.
A Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.
The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern: every class is unfit to govern.
I own that I am not a friend to a very energetic government. It is always oppressive.
That government is best which governs least.
History, in general, only informs us of what bad government is.
Today, if you invent a better mousetrap, the government comes along with a better mouse.
The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.
The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples' money.
Government has no other end, but the preservation of property.
A government of laws, and not of men.
The happiness of society is the end of government.
Fear is the foundation of most governments.
The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.
Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government.
A conservative government is an organized hypocrisy.