Quotes about Government
The moral law of God is the only law of individuals and of nations, and nothing can be rightful government but such as is established and administered with a view to its support.
— Charles Finney
Religion flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government.
— James Madison
Our natural, inalienable rights are now considered to be a dispensation from government, and freedom has never been so fragile, so close to slipping from our grasp as it is at this moment.
— Ronald Reagan
Wherever is found what is called a paternal government, there is found state education. It has been discovered that the best way to insure implicit obedience is to commence tyranny in the nursery.
— Benjamin Disraeli
You're a sovereign as a citizen. If you're not involved in your government, you're not doing your job. In the long run that's very bad for the Republic.
— Michael Novak
Government without a tough and vibrant media is not an option for the United States of America.
— Barack Obama
While just government protects all in their religious rites, true religion affords government its surest support.
— George Washington
Government is frequently and aptly classed under two descriptions-a government of force, and a government of laws; the first is the definition of despotism-the last, of liberty.
— Alexander Hamilton
Governments have budgets but no money, companies have money but no budgets.
— Shimon Peres
Secrecy and a free, democratic government don't mix.
— Harry S. Truman
God is in charge, and alone sits as the ultimate government over His creation. All other governments are then to reflect His ultimate rule.
— Tony Evans
The further the departure from direct and constant control by the citizens, the less has the government of the ingredient of republicanism.
— Thomas Jefferson