Government even in its best state is but a necessary evil in its worst state an intolerable one.

Experience hath shewn that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have in time and by slow operations perverted it into tyranny.

Science shows us truth and beauty and fills each day with a fresh wonder of the exquisite order which governs our world.

The concept of active cooperation has taken the place of opposition to the new form of government and of dreamy resignation entranced with the beauty of times past.

Unfortunately the attitude of many towards the press humanitarians included and especially government workers is often one of suspicion if not outright fear.

When you are facing the wilderness on your own you have a totally different attitude to someone who works in government or who has a monthly cheque.

The phenomenon of home schooling is a wonderful example of the American can-do attitude. Growing numbers of parents have become disenchanted with government-run public schools. Many parents have simply taken matters into their own hands literally.

Just as the left has to be more willing to question 'Government knows best ' the right has to rethink its laissez-faire attitude toward government.

Today I think the attitude is that governing is not necessarily good politics and the result is that it's much more partisan and much more divided.

Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions it is governed by our mental attitude.