Inspirational Quotes on Government

“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead tp political prosperity, Religion and Morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great Pillars.”

“No people can be bound to acknowledge and adore the Invisible Hand which conducts the affairs of men, more than the people of the United States. Every step by which they have advanced to the character of an independent nation seems to have been distinguished by some token of Providential agency.”

“Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth.”

“Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.”

“Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.”

“I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country.”

“It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.”

“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.”

“It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it.”

“Laws made by common consent must not be trampled on by individuals.”

“Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God.”

“Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government.”

“Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty.”

“Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a United States of Europe.”

“The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government.”

“The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.”

“The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.”

“The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.”

“The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.”

“Government is not reason, it is not eloquence - it is force.”