I believe that the government that governs best is a government that governs least, and by these standards we have set up a fabulous government in Iraq.
The highest manifestation of life consists in this: that a being governs its own actions. A thing which is always subject to the direction of another is somewhat of a dead thing.
In America the President reigns for four years, and Journalism governs for ever and ever.
Who is wise? He that learns from every One. Who is powerful? He that governs his Passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody.
To have respect for ourselves guides our morals; and to have a deference for others governs our manners.
That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves.