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Governance Quotes

"In Republics the great danger is that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority"

"Govern a nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it."

"We are a nation that has a government—not the other way around"

"The problem to be solved is not what form of government is perfect but which of the forms is least imperfect"

"The bigger concern may be that now we have a rapidly growing economy and ample capital, but a failure of the government and society, to allocate it properly."

"Justice in the life and conduct of the State is possible only as first it resides in the hearts and souls of the citizens"

"Without a clear collective vision, democracy will not be achieved."

"Politics have no relation to morals"

"The main foundations of every state, new states as well as ancient or composite ones, are good laws and good arms"

"We simply must have faith in democracy. To protect ourselves, we must turn to international agreements, international laws, international institutions and understandings."

"Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives."

"A Christian who does not pray for those who govern is not a good Christian."

"Russia needs a strong state power and must have it. But I am not calling for totalitarianism."

"Freedom of opinion can only exist when the government thinks itself secure"

"Democracy is good. I say this because other systems are worse"

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