Quotes about Government

There is no such thing as separation of church and state. It is merely a figment of the imagination of infidels.

A judiciary independent of a king or executive alone, is a good thing; but independence of the will of the nation is a solecism, at least in a republican government.

On the distinctive principles of the Government ... of the U. States, the best guides are to be found in ... The Declaration of Independence, as the fundamental Act of Union of these States.

The most favourable laws can do very little towards the happiness of people when the disposition of the ruling power is adverse to them.

Socialists know that as long as the family remains strong, socialism cannot flourish. So, there's an ongoing attempt to subjugate the home to the government.

To the USSR on Stalin's death: Regardless of the identity of government personalities, the prayer of us Americans continues to be that the Almighty will watch over the people of that vast country and bring them in His wisdom opportunity to live their lives in a world where all men, and women, and children, dwell in peace and comradeship.

One day the people of the world will want peace so much that the governments will have to get out of their way and give it to them.

Our form of government has no sense unless it is founded in a deeply felt religious faith, and I don't care what it is.

In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.

To give freedom is still more easy. It is not necessary to guide; it only requires to let go the rein. But to form a free government; that is, to temper together these opposite elements of liberty and restraint in one work, requires much thought, deep reflection, a sagacious, powerful, and combining mind.

It is an obvious truth, that no constitution can defend itself: it must be defended by the wisdom and fortitude of men.

Untried forms of government may, to unstable minds, recommend themselves even by their novelty.