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Political philosophy Quotes

"The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined"

"Democracy is the wholesome and pure air without which a socialist public organization cannot live a full-blooded life."

"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 only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others"

"In this possibly terminal phase of human existence, democracy and freedom are more than just ideals to be valued - they may be essential to survival."

"The purpose of separation of church and state is to keep forever from these shores the ceaseless strife that has soaked the soil of Europe in blood for centuries."

"We are right to take alarm at the first experiment upon our liberties"

"He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it."

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

"During the time men live without a common power to keep them all in awe they are in that condition which is called war and such a war as is of every man against every man"

"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"

"Conservatism is not so much a banner of principles as a disposition of things and persons"

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