Quote by John Adams
A government of laws, and not of men. - John Adams

A government of laws, and not of men. – John Adams

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The preservation of the means of knowledge among the lowest ranks is of more importance to the public than all the property of all the rich men in the country. – John Adams

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Property
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As much as I converse with sages and heroes, they have very little of my love and admiration. I long for rural and domestic scene, for the warbling of birds and the prattling of my children. – John Adams

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The soldiers never explained to the government when an Indian was wronged, but reported the misdeeds of the Indians. – Geronimo

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Americans chose a limited government that exists to protect our rights, not to grant them. – Marco Rubio

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Government is inherently incompetent, and no matter what task it is assigned, it will do it in the most expensive and inefficient way possible. – Charley Reese

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It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried. – Winston Churchill

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