That no government, so called, can reasonably be trusted, or reasonably be supposed to have honest purposes in view, any longer than it depends wholly upon voluntary support

Quote by Lysander Spooner

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But whether the Constitution really be one thing, or another, this much is certain -...

But whether the Constitution really be one thing, or another, this much is certain -...

If the jury have no right to judge of the justice of a law of...

If the jury have no right to judge of the justice of a law of...

But whether the Constitution really be one thing, or another, this much is certain -...

But whether the Constitution really be one thing, or another, this much is certain -...

A man is no less a slave because he is allowed to choose a new...

A man is no less a slave because he is allowed to choose a new...

The only security men can have for their political liberty, consists in keeping their money...

The only security men can have for their political liberty, consists in keeping their money...

That no government, so called, can reasonably be trusted, or reasonably be supposed to have...

That no government, so called, can reasonably be trusted, or reasonably be supposed to have...

A society of sheep must in time beget a government of wolves.

A society of sheep must in time beget a government of wolves.

We are fighting to save a great and precious form of government for ourselves and...

We are fighting to save a great and precious form of government for ourselves and...

Our government makes no sense unless it is founded on a deeply held religious belief...

Our government makes no sense unless it is founded on a deeply held religious belief...

Government is like a baby. An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end...

Government is like a baby. An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end...

In our egalitarian democracy we have just about empowered a branch of the government, the...

In our egalitarian democracy we have just about empowered a branch of the government, the...

People try to live within their income so they can afford to pay taxes to...

People try to live within their income so they can afford to pay taxes to...

If Bush, as I believe, has reliable information on the fact that Saddam Hussein is...

If Bush, as I believe, has reliable information on the fact that Saddam Hussein is...

Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people...

Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people...

The devil is only a convenient myth invented by the real malefactors of our world

The devil is only a convenient myth invented by the real malefactors of our world

One of the little-celebrated powers of Presidents (and other high government officials) is to listen...

One of the little-celebrated powers of Presidents (and other high government officials) is to listen...

Public confidence in the integrity of the Government is indispensable to faith in democracy; and...

Public confidence in the integrity of the Government is indispensable to faith in democracy; and...

Government is an unnecessary evil. Human beings, when accustomed to taking responsibility for their own...

Government is an unnecessary evil. Human beings, when accustomed to taking responsibility for their own...

I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the...

I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the...

People sometimes inquire what form of government is most suitable for an artist to live...

People sometimes inquire what form of government is most suitable for an artist to live...