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Real liberty is neither found in despotism or the extremes of democracy, but in moderate governments.

I feel an independent accountability commission should audit all government services.

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government.

Every government, every country, has the right to exercise force when necessary.

I would still ask the government not to drive the people of India to desperation, or else there is no other course left open to the people except to inaugurate the policy of non-cooperation, though not necessarily the programme of Mr. Gandhi.

It’s not tyranny we desire; it’s a just, limited, federal government.

The worst government is often the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression.

Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government, which sooner or later becomes autocratic government.

All free governments are managed by the combined wisdom and folly of the people.

There is nothing inherently fair about equalizing incomes. If the government penalizes you for working harder than somebody else, that is unfair. If you save your money but retire with the same pension as a free-spending neighbor, that is also unfair.