Quotes about Maxim

It is the nature of all greatness not to be exact; and great trade will always be attended with considerable abuses. The contraband will always keep pace in some measure with the fair trade. It should stand as a fundamental maxim, that no vulgar precaution ought to be employed in the cure of evils, which are closely connected with the cause of our prosperity.

Nip the shoots of arbitrary power in the bud, is the only maxim which can ever preserve the liberties of any people.

Good things come in small packages.