Quote by Will Durant
Every form of government tends to perish by excess of its basic pr

Every form of government tends to perish by excess of its basic principle. – Will Durant

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To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy. – Will Durant

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We are living in the excesses of freedom. Just take a look at 42nd Street and Broadway. – Will Durant

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It is unfortunate that Americans are no longer aware of what the constitution says and what their rights are. Because of that, we are often very passive about what happens when the government violates those rights. – James Bovard

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Every wise, just, and mild government, by rendering the condition of its subjects easy and secure, will always abound most in people, as well as in commodities and riches. – David Hume

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Religion flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government. – James Madison

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We need to reclaim our American system of limited government, low taxes, reasonable regulations, and sound money, which has blessed us with unprecedented prosperity. And it has done more to help the poor than any other economic system ever designed. – Paul Ryan

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You know youre getting old when all the names in your black book have M. D. after them. – Harrison Ford

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It was one of those perfect English autumnal days which occur more frequently in memory than in life. – P.D. James

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