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Quote by Friedrich August von Hayek

“The state itself becomes more and more identified with the interests of those who run things than with the interests of the people in general.”

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Friedrich August von Hayek

Friedrich August von Hayek, born on May 8, 1899, in Austria, and died on March 23, 1992, in the United Kingdom, was one of the most distinguished economists of the 20th century. He is renowned for his profound insights into the free market economy and his critical views on socialism. more

“My reason for fixing them in office for a term of years, rather than for life, was that they might have an idea that they were at a certain period to return into the mass of the people and become the governed instead of the governors which might still keep alive that regard to the public good that otherwise they might perhaps be induced by their independence to forget.”

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Book:The portable Thomas Jefferson

Source: The portable Thomas Jefferson

“No person shall be capable of being a delegate for more than three years in any term of six.”

Years Persons Political Three Politics Term Six Capable Three Years Delegates Term Limits

Book:The American Beginnings: The Virginia Declaration of Rights; The Declaration of Independence, in Mr. Jefferson's Original Text, with Some of His Comments Thereon; the Articles of Confederation

Source: The American Beginnings: The Virginia Declaration of Rights; The Declaration of Independence, in Mr. Jefferson's Original Text, with Some of His Comments Thereon; the Articles of Confederation

“The Governor would serve a five-year term and be ineligible for reelection.”

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Author:Thomas Jefferson

“We are certainly in a common class with the beasts; every action of animal life is concerned with seeking bodily pleasure and avoiding pain.”

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Author:Saint Augustine

“The security intended to the general liberty consists in the frequent election and in the rotation of the members of Congress.”

Political Politics Term Liberty Security Members Election Congress Rotation Term Limits

Book:The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States

Source: The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States

“Term limits would make Congress bolder, more independent, and less risk-averse.”

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