My reading of history convinces me that most bad government has grown out of too much government. John Sharp Williams badconvincegovernment 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
Those who believe that after I have left the government as prime minister, I will go into a permanent retirement, really should have their heads examined. Lee Kuan Yew examinegovernmenthead Change image and share on social
A government is the only vessel that leaks from the top. James Reston governmentleaktop Change image and share on social
Gluten intolerance and celiac disease are direct results of American agriculture policy and, specifically, the government's wading into the food arena. Joel Salatin agricultureamericanarena Change image and share on social
I go for all sharing the privileges of the government, who assist in bearing its burdens. Consequently, I go for admitting all whites to the right of suffrage, who pay taxes or bear arms (by no means excluding females). Abraham Lincoln admitarmassist share on social
It's a very good idea that we have a third term Labour government led by Tony Blair for a full term. Peter Mandelson blairfullgood Change image and share on social
Revolt is not reform, and one revolutionary administration is not good government. Lincoln Steffens administrationgoodgovernment Change image and share on social
Steady, firm, and kind government of prisoners is the truest humanity and the best exercise of duty. It is with convicts as with children: unseasonable indulgence, indiscreetly granted, leads to mischiefs which we may deplore but cannot repair. Dorothea Dix childconvictdeplore share on social