The government is becoming the family of last resort. — Jerry Brown

There is not much less vexation in the government of a private family than in the managing of an entire state. — Michel de Montaigne
Family responsibility, yes, and always. Family bankruptcy due to the cruel rules of government, no. — Barbara Mikulski
The family was not only the social unit, but also the unit of government. — Charles Eastman
Where there is a sufficient social movement of self-reliant communities, there can be political change. There must be political change. — Jerry Brown
We have to be realistic about what the state can afford, and put an end to abuses of the system that cost millions. — Jerry Brown
Prisons don't rehabilitate, they don't punish, they don't protect, so what the hell do they do? — Jerry Brown