124 Quotes About Governments






  • Author Thucydides
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    Some legislators only wish to vengeance against a particular enemy. Others only look out for themselves. They devote very little time on the consideration of any public issue. They think that no harm will come from their neglect. They act as if it is always the business of somebody else to look after this or that. When this selfish notion is entertained by all, the commonwealth slowly begins to decay.

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  • Author Emma Goldman
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    Ben inanıyorum, hatta aslında biliyorum ki, insanın düşündükleri ve yaptıkları iyi ve güzel olan ne varsa, bunların hepsi hükümetlere rağmen vardır, onlar sayesinde değil.

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  • Author Thomas Paine
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    Government is nothing more than a national association; and the object of this association is the good of all, as well individually as collectively. Every man wishes to pursue his occupation, and to enjoy the fruits of his labours and the produce of his property in peace and safety, and with the least possible expense. When these things are accomplished, all the objects for which government ought to be established are anwered.

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