But it is neither cannon nor bayonet that will do the worst damage to this city. No, this place will remember the war against our government just as long as there are inhabitants here. Knute Nelson badbayonetcannon Change image and share on social
If the British government is prepared to say that the Unionists will not have a veto over British government policy and that guns, vetoes and injustices will all be left outside the door, then there is no good reason why talks cannot take place in an appropriate atmosphere. Martin McGuinness atmospherebritishdoor share on social
Too many people in government seem to think they are above regular folks, and I said I would expect humility in the way each member of my team served- that they would recognize that the taxpayer is boss. Mark Sanford bosexpectfolk share on social
Instead of giving preference to oil imported from overseas, Washington should look to North American coal, oil shale and oil sands, all of which provide an affordable, abundant and alternative source of fuel. In addition to increasing cost effectiveness options for the government, it will also increase America's energy security. John Barrasso abundantadditionaffordable share on social
The chief duty of government is to keep the peace and stand out of the sunshine of the people. James A. Garfield chiefdutygovernment Change image and share on social
Increasingly, the Chinese will own a lot more of the world because they will be converting their dollar reserves and U.S. government bonds into real assets. George Soros assetbondchinese Change image and share on social
It is bad policy to regulate everything... where things may better regulate themselves and can be better promoted by private exertions; but it is no less bad policy to let those things alone which can only be promoted by interfering social power. Friedrich List badexertioninterfere share on social
The government is becoming the family of last resort. Jerry Brown familygovernmentresort Change image and share on social
Disbelief in magic can force a poor soul into believing in government and business. Tom Robbins believebusinessdisbelief Change image and share on social
The deterioration of a government begins almost always by the decay of its principles. Charles de Secondat begindecaydeterioration Change image and share on social