Quotes about Government

God sometimes causes government leaders or officials to make foolish decisions in order to bring judgment upon a nation.

There is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God…. For [the ruler] is God's servant to do you good" (Romans 13:1,4).

We should take more seriously our responsibility to pray for the leaders of our government that they will make wise decisions.

The idea that religion and politics don't mix was invented by the Devil to keep Christians from running their own country.

No one should negotiate their dreams. Dreams must be free to fly high. No government, no legislature, has a right to limit your dreams. You should never agree to surrender your dreams.

No one should negotiate their dreams. Dreams must be free to flee and fly high. No government, no legislature, has a right to limit your dreams. You should never agree to surrender your dreams.

This government has had much money. Much gold. They will give nothing to their friends. You are a friend. All right. You will do it for nothing and should not be rewarded. But to people representing an important firm or a country which is not friendly but must be influenced—to such people they give much. It is very interesting when you follow it closely.

it is much easier to be the opposition to a government than to run the government yourself.

Our Federal Union - It Must Be Preserved

If our liberty and republican form of government, procured for us by our revolutionary fathers, are worth the blood and treasure at which they were obtained, it is surely our duty to protect and defend them.

Our government sprang from and was made for the people -- not the people for the government. To them it owes an allegiance from them it must derive its courage, strength, and wisdom.

The most dangerous thing any nation faces is a citizenry capable of trusting a liar to lead them.