Quotes about Govern

Nature governs man by no principle more fixed than that which leads him to pursue his interest.

The use of force alone is but temporary. It may subdue for a moment; but it does not remove the necessity of subduing again; and a nation is not governed, which is perpetually to be conquered.

Our founders insisted that protecting the states' power to govern themselves was vital to limit the power of Washington and preserve freedom.

A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself, so that those who govern can govern. But what is the best that we can offer to those who govern? Prayer!

Knowledge will forever govern ignorance.

The terror of society, which is the basis of morals, the terror of God, which is the secret of religion-these are the two things that govern us.