The best government is that which governs least.

John L. O'Sullivan

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Limited government Government Political theory Politics

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John L. O'Sullivan

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United States Magazine and Democratic Review

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Magazine

Language

English

Time

1837 1830s 19th century

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Writer

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United States

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O'Sullivan, John L. United States Magazine and Democratic Review. Washington DC: Langtree and O'Sullivan, Oct. 1837, introduction.

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There are no necessary evils in the government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. If it would confine itself to equal protection, and, as Heaven does its rains, shower its favor alike on the high and the low, the rich and the poor, it would be an unqualified blessing.

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1952 1950s 20th century
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Stevenson, Adlai. "Safeguards Against Communism." 7 Oct. 1952, Masonic Temple, Detroit, MI, USA.