In the long-run every Government is the exact symbol of its People, w… — Thomas Carlyle

In the long-run every Government is the exact symbol of its People, with their wisdom and unwisdom; we have to say, Like People like Government.

Thomas CarlylePhilosopher · Scottish · 1795 – 1881

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The punishment which the wise suffer who refuse to take part in the government, is to live under the government of worse men. — Plato
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