The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security. Thomas Paine, in his "The Rights of Man" (1791)
US patriot & political philosopher (1737 - 1809) Do we really deserve top billing? Fred Allen
US radio comedian (1894 - 1956) Television is a medium because anything well done is rare. Fred Allen
US radio comedian (1894 - 1956) Radio is a bag of mediocrity where little men with carbon minds wallow in sluice of their own making. Fred Allen
US radio comedian (1894 - 1956) Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself. Mark Twain
US humorist, novelist, short story author, & wit (1835 - 1910) Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. Plato
Greek author & philosopher in Athens (427 BC - 347 BC) #3547. A thing continues to exist as long as is usual with things of that nature. California Civil Code, "Maxims of Jurisprudence" #3546. Things happen according to the ordinary course of nature and the ordinary habits of life. California Civil Code, "Maxims of Jurisprudence" Most people rust out due to lack of challenge. Few people rust out due to overuse. Unknown
Quotations by unknown authors #3537. Superfluity does not vitiate. California Civil Code, "Maxims of Jurisprudence" | 
