Quote by George Washington
Government is not reason it is not eloquent it is force. Like fire

Government is not reason it is not eloquent it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. – George Washington

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The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference – they deserve a place of honor with all thats good. – George Washington

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We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience. – George Washington

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Government does not solve problems it subsidizes them. – Ronald Reagan

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

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I want the government to provide the military so we dont get invaded by somebody and destroyed. I want the government to provide the roads so I can get from point A to B. In terms of taking care of my day to day needs, I want to do that myself. I want my community to do that. – Benjamin Carson

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When the government violates the peoples rights, insurrection is, for the people and for each portion of the people, the most sacred of the rights and the most indispensible of duties. – Marquis de Lafayette

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