The office of government is not to confer happiness, but to give m

The office of government is not to confer happiness, but to give men the opportunity to work out happiness for themselves. – William Ellery Channing

No other quotes found from this author.
Other Quotes from
Government
category

Do we believe that the goal of government is to promote equal opportunity for all Americans to make the most of their lives? Or, do we now believe that governments role is to equalize the results of peoples lives? – Paul Ryan

Category:
Government

If the government fails to listen to your demands, then you will decide what is best for you. – Muqtada al Sadr

Category:
Government

Ancient Rome declined because it had a Senate, now whats going to happen to us with both a House and a Senate? – Will Rogers

Category:
Government

I believe in the America peoples ability to govern themselves. If government would just get out of the way and allow them to lead their lives as they choose, they will succeed. – Jesse Ventura

Category:
Government

Random Quotes

One thing I hope Ill never be is drunk with my own power. And anybody who says I am will never work in this town again. – Jim Carrey

Category:
Hope

Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life. – S.D. Gordon

Category:
Easter

The world is new to us every morning – this is Gods gift and every man should believe he is reborn each day. – Baal Shem Tov

Category:
Morning

Unnecessary possessions are unnecessary burdens. If you have them, you have to take care of them! There is great freedom in simplicity of living. It is those who have enough but not too much who are the happiest. – Peace Pilgrim

Category:
Freedom