Robert A. Heinlein Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"Love your country, but never trust its government."

by:	Robert A. Heinlein (1907-1988) American writer
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Categories:	Government, Love, Patriotism, Responsibility, Skepticism, Trust
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Amen, absolutely, yes!!! -- Mike, Norwalk 1
Can't argue with it. -- David L. Rosenthal 1
Bertrand Russell would agree 100 percent and so do I - how about Love all peoples of the world but never its governments -- Robert, Sarasota 1
Robert S., Right on! This quote sums it all up. -- me again 1
-- Anonymous, Reston, VA US
-- Logan, Memphis, TN
-- Joe, Rochester, MI
Bind the politicians with the chains of the Constitution -- that is what it is there for, not for binding the People! -- E Archer, NYC 1
I. F. Stone said it too---something to the effect that ALL governments lie and all reporters should be aware of that. When attacking these lies more people should be aware that dissent is the highest form of patriotism. -- Dick, Fort Worth 1
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-- jim k, Austin
As it should be! -- Warrdoc, Elk Grove,
-- Al, Sheboygan
" Government is a disease masquerading as its own cure." - L Neal Smith -- jim k, Austin