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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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Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my first wish to have all of my conduct distinguished by it. – George Washington

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Mercy
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George Washington
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The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. – George Washington

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Government
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We believe that the government has an important role to create the conditions that promote entrepreneurship, upward mobility, and individual responsibility. – Paul Ryan

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Government

I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government other than another. It is of no moment to the happiness of an individual. – Samuel Johnson

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Government

I dont believe that government is good at picking technology, particularly technology that is changing. By the time you get it done and go through democracy, its so outdated. – Michael Bloomberg

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Government

Democracy is a form of government that substitutes election by the incompetent many for appointment by the corrupt few. – George Bernard Shaw

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Government

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I believe that people would be alive today if there were a death penalty. – Nancy Reagan

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The very first step towards success in any occupation is to become interested in it. – William Osler

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In the last analysis, of course, an oath will encourage fidelity in office only to the degree that officeholders continue to believe that they cannot escape ultimate accountability for a breach of faith. – James L. Buckley

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