Lord Acton Quote with Comments

Lord Acton Quote

"The danger is not that a particular class is unfit to govern. Every class is unfit to govern."

by:	Lord Acton [John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton] (1834-1902), First Baron Acton of Aldenham

Categories:	Government, Independence, Power

Reader comments about this quote:

Which leads me back to the idea that we need an administration of managers and statesmen, not a "govern"ment of politicians. -- J Carlton, Calgary
-- Mike, Norwalk
-- jim k, austin
better that no one has the power to control everyone. -- Blue
Exactly why the least government is the best government. Let everyone govern their own lives and let them live with the rewards or consequences of their decisions. Let them stand as a lesson to those around them. -- Ken, Allyn, WA
True. Another argument against an uncontrolled direct democracy and political parties. -- E Archer, NYC
That is what checks and balances were to compensate. -- warren, olathe

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