Who, then, will govern? The answer must be, Man - for we have no angels in the shape of men, as yet, who are willing to take charge of our political affairs.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
What is government itself but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.
In order to govern, you have to win.
Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants.
Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question.
When a government for the people becomes a government in spite of the people, then who are we really serving?
He that would govern others, first should be Master of himself.
We need a government that is what we are at our best. Smart, efficient, pragmatic and compassionate.
Let the people think they govern and they will be governed.
We must govern from the middle, or we will not be able to govern at all.