Famous Quotes About government

A government, for protecting business only, is but a carcass, and soon falls by its own corruption and decay.

Disbelief in magic can force a poor soul into believing in government and business.

It is just as important that business keep out of government as that government keep out of business.

I think if you look at people, whether in business or government, who haven't had any moral compass, who've just changed to say whatever they thought the popular thing was, in the end they're losers.

Government's role should be only to keep the playing field level, and to work hand in hand with business on issues such as employment. But beyond this, to as great an extent as possible, it should get the hell out of the way.

I traveled the state of Florida for two years campaigning. I have never met a job creator who told me that they were waiting for the next tax increase before they started growing their business. I've never met a single job creator who's ever said to me I can't wait until government raises taxes again so I can go out and create a job.

Dishonesty in government is the business of every citizen. It is not enough to do your own job. There's no particular virtue in that. Democracy isn't a gift. It's a responsibility.

Romney is right that the Obama vision is too centered on government. But his is too centered on the promotion of business and wealth creation at the expense of everything else.

Man, I don't want to have nothing to do with computers. I don't want the government in my business.

I propose that the government should get out of the business of marrying people and, instead, only give legal status to civil unions.