The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.

For Forms of Government let fools contest whatever is best administered is best.

Which government is the best? The one that teaches us to govern ourselves.

The best government is that which teaches us to govern ourselves.

The best government is a benevolent tyranny tempered by an occasional assassination.

Society in every state is a blessing but government even in its best stage is but a necessary evil in its worst state an intolerable one.

I am just absolutely convinced that the best formula for giving us peace and preserving the American way of life is freedom limited government and minding our own business overseas.

That government is best which governs least.

If liberty and equality as is thought by some are chiefly to be found in democracy they will be best attained when all persons alike share in government to the utmost.

The best minds are not in government. If any were business would steal them away.