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Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own governme

Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government. – George Washington

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It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it. – George Washington

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The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure. – George Washington

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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. – George Washington

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Its easy being a humorist when youve got the whole government working for you. – Will Rogers

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It is perfectly true that that government is best which governs least. It is equally true that that government is best which provides most. – Walter Lippmann

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There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. – Andrew Jackson

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We are a forward-looking people, and we must have a forward-looking government. – Arnold Schwarzenegger

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I dont have space to enter into the examples or the history of this, so Im left with having to make the bold statement that culture is extinct. – Vivienne Westwood

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