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What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on h

What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. – James Madison

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The class of citizens who provide at once their own food and their own raiment, may be viewed as the most truly independent and happy. – James Madison

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Food
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Americans have the right and advantage of being armed – unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms. – James Madison

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Trust
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A pure democracy is a society consisting of a small number of citizens, who assemble and administer the government in person. – James Madison

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Office without pay makes thieves. – Proverb

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We need to understand that we as citizens and as a government in any community throughout this country have no more important obligation than to educate those who are going to replace us. – Colin Powell

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Government

The Federal Government should be the last resort, not the first. Ask if a potential program is truly a federal responsibility or whether it can better be handled privately, by voluntary organizations, or by local or state governments. – Donald Rumsfeld

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Government

Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth. – Abraham Lincoln

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When you read a piece of writing that you admire, send a note of thanks to the author. – Sherman Alexie

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thankful

Yes, there are times when something is legitimately not our fault. Blaming others, however, keeps us in a stuck state and is ultimately rough on our own self-esteem. – Eric Allenbaugh

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To enjoy my music, you need depth and emotionality. – Joni Mitchell

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