Every wise, just, and mild government, by rendering the condition of its subjects easy and secure, will always abound most in people, as well as in commodities and riches. David Hume aboundcommoditycondition Change image and share on social
Government has a habit of blaming the private sector for its own failings while taking credit for advances we in fact owe to the private sector. Thomas Woods advanceblamecredit Change image and share on social
Ten-year-old boys move differently than middle-aged women, who move differently than athletic guys, who move differently than government bureaucrats. Brad Bird ageathleticboy Change image and share on social
As more government functions are privatized, we find political leaders defunding the public school system, shifting government funds to the private, for-profit school industry. Hank Johnson defundingfindfunction Change image and share on social
I believe in small government and people taking care of themselves. Susan Olsen caregovernmentpeople Change image and share on social
It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it. George Washington basiscitizendefense share on social
Mr. Obama is proud of his belief that government knows best. When he told the world that individuals were not totally responsible for their personal success, that government has a major role in it, many Americans were taken aback. But Barack Obama sincerely believes that. Bill O'Reilly abackamericanbarack share on social
The first amendment makes it clear that we are free to practice religion without government interference. The Constitution also establishes the separation of church and state so that the laws we live by our never guided by religious zeal. Roxane Gay amendmentchurchclear share on social
The chaos and confusion during the waning days of the Kitzhaber administration, as well as the ensuing federal investigations into allegations of misconduct, caused Oregonians to question their faith in their governor and state government. Kate Brown administrationallegationcause share on social
There's something about dealing with government agencies that makes you feel like a criminal. Herb Trimpe agencycriminaldeal Change image and share on social
