If the machine of government is of such a nature that it requires you to be the agent of injustice to another, then, I say, break the law. Henry David Thoreau agentbreakgovernment Change image and share on social
Having proceeded to this length, for which they are now ripe, we shall have a formidable rebellion against reason, the principle of all government, and against the very name of liberty. Henry Knox formidablegovernmentlength Change image and share on social
Potentially, a government is the most dangerous threat to man's rights: it holds a legal monopoly on the use of physical force against legally disarmed victims. Ayn Rand dangerousdisarmforce Change image and share on social
Americans need never fear their government because of the advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation. Gouverneur Morris advantageamericanarm Change image and share on social
The fundamental purpose of government is to protect its citizens. Arlen Specter citizenfundamentalgovernment Change image and share on social
You should always be questioning your government, but do not become cynical. Pete Visclosky cynicalgovernmentquestion Change image and share on social
Failure to properly control our borders costs citizens in many ways: schools become overcrowded, medical resources are stretched too thin, other government services are overtaxed, and taxes increase further. Zach Wamp bordercitizencontrol share on social
To rule is easy, to govern difficult. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe difficulteasygovern Change image and share on social
After spending time in the East and meeting with ordinary Afghans there, it's hard to imagine how a future Afghan government will retain control of provinces such as Khost or Paktia once U.S. forces are gone. Joby Warrick afghancontroleast share on social
An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger. Confucius feargovernmentoppressive Change image and share on social
