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Quotes about governments

Governments, the intricate systems that organize and regulate societies, have been a focal point of human civilization for millennia. They embody the structures through which power is exercised, laws are enforced, and public policies are crafted to guide the collective destiny of nations. The concept of government is as diverse as the cultures it governs, ranging from democracies to monarchies, each with its unique approach to leadership and governance. People are drawn to quotes about governments because they encapsulate the complexities and nuances of power, authority, and civic responsibility. These quotes often reflect the aspirations, criticisms, and philosophical musings of thinkers who have pondered the role of government in shaping human experience. They offer insights into the balance between freedom and order, the challenges of leadership, and the perpetual quest for justice and equality. In a world where political landscapes are constantly evolving, quotes about governments provide timeless reflections that resonate with individuals seeking to understand the forces that influence their lives and the societies they inhabit. Whether inspiring change or offering cautionary tales, these quotes serve as a mirror to the past and a guide to the future, inviting contemplation and dialogue about the role of governance in our world.

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After all, if you can't trust governments, whom can you trust?
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The same is true for the market economy: the power of markets is enormous, but they have no inherent moral character. We have to decide how to manage them... For all these reasons, it is plain that markets must be tamed and tempered to make sure they work to the benefit of most citizens. And that has to be done repeatedly, to ensure that they continue to do so.
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Hookers and governments they are both whores. Hookers sell their own body and governments, the poor people’s.
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Bandits and governments 'ave so much in common that they might be interchangeable anywhere in the world...
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I had once thought this was a third world problem. It is not. It is a politician’s mentality. A problem is only a problem if it has the immediate potential to stall the economy or contract the popularity of the administration.
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Order derived through submission and maintained by terror is not much of a safe guaranty; yet that is the only 'order' that governments have ever maintained.
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You know what they say. If at first you don't succeed, try the same thing again. Sometimes the effort is called persistence and is the mark of a strong will. Sometimes it's called perseveration and is a sign of immaturity. For an individual, one of the definitions of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again in the same way and expecting different results. For a government, such behavior is called... policy.
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One day the people of the world will want peaceso much that the governments will have to get outof their way and give it to them.
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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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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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