“That man is formed for social life is an observation which, upon our first inquiry, presents itself immediately to our view, and our reason approves that wise and generous principle which actuated the first founders of civil government, an institution which hat its origin in the weakness of individuals, and hath for its end the strength and security of all; and so long as the means of effecting this important end are thoroughly known and religiously attended to government is one of the richest blessings to mankind, and ought to be held in the highest veneration” MenFirstsMeanLongImportantEndsReasonGovernmentLife IsIndividualSocialViewsKnownPrinciplesWiseMankindSecurityOughtBlessingHighestWeaknessInstitutionsObservationGenerousHatsPatrioticFoundersInquirySocial LifeVeneration Author:Joseph Warren
“Only when a republic's life is in danger should a man uphold his government when it is wrong. There is no other time.” MenShouldGovernmentLife IsDangerRepublic Book:Mark Twain's Fables of Man Source: Mark Twain's Fables of Man
“First, then, I say, that the mind, which we often call the intellect, in which is placed the conduct and government of life, is not less an integral part of man himself, than the hand, and foot, and eyes, are portions of the whole animal.” MenMindFirstsWholeHandsGovernmentEyeLife IsAnimalFeetIntellectPortionsHands And Feet Book:On the Nature of Things Source: On the Nature of Things
“I too complain ceaselessly in my heart and in my words too. My very life is a protest. Against government, for instance.” HeartGovernmentLife IsMy HeartComplainingInstanceProtest Book:The Duty of Delight: The Diaries of Dorothy Day Source: The Duty of Delight: The Diaries of Dorothy Day