Quote by David Mamet
If, indeed, a firearm were more dangerous to its possessors than t

If, indeed, a firearm were more dangerous to its possessors than to potential aggressors, would it not make sense for the government to arm all criminals, and let them accidentally shoot themselves? Is this absurd? Yes, and yet the government, of course, is arming criminals. – David Mamet

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The government, for example, has determined that black people (somehow) have fewer abilities than white people, and, so, must be given certain preferences. Anyone acquainted with both black and white people knows this assessment is not only absurd but monstrous. And yet it is the law. – David Mamet

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Government
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My idea of perfect happiness is a healthy family, peace between nations, and all the critics die. – David Mamet

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Family
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Theres nothing in the world more silent than the telephone the morning after everybody pans your play. It wont ring from room service your mother wont be calling you. If the phone has not rung by 8 in the morning, youre dead. – David Mamet

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Morning
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But no one has yet succeeded in reducing the size or scope of the federal government. – James Q. Wilson

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Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. – John Adams

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Being nice to governments doesnt work, they are such lying bastards. – Joy Baluch

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It is the duty of Her Majestys government neither to flap nor to falter. – Harold MacMillan

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Anyone who can walk to the welfare office can walk to work. – Al Capp

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I would talk in iambic pentameter if it were easier. – Howard Nemerov

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Humble souls are fearful of their own strength. – William Gurnall

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