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I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government other than another. It is of no moment to the happiness of an individual.

— Samuel Johnson

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

The happiness of every country depends upon the character of its people, rather than the form of its government.

— Thomas Chandler Haliburton

There are a lot of benefits representative of government and it is far better than any type of dictatorial system and it is far better than a one-man rule situation.

— James Bovard

I would prefer to be a citizen of an independent country rather than Emperor of an enslaved one.

— Bao Dai

The best government rests on the people, and not on the few, on persons and not on property, on the free development of public opinion and not on authority.

— George Bancroft

I believe that in every country the people themselves are more peaceably and liberally inclined than their governments.

— Franklin D. Roosevelt

The object of government in peace and in war is not the glory of rulers or of races, but the happiness of common man.

— William Beveridge

The best Governments of the World have bin composed of Monarchy, Aristocracy, and Democracy.

— Algernon Sidney

If my acceptance of the office of Governor would serve my country, though my administration would be attended with the loss of personal credit and reputation, I would cheerfully undertake it.

— Christopher Gadsden

✗Opposing Perspectives

I love my government not least for the extent to which it leaves me alone.

— John Updike

What do you think, what people want from their governments? Simple. A better life for themselves and for their children. Government that is fair, just and responsible.

— Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj