Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one
Thomas Paine
The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government – lest it come to dominate our lives and interests.
Thomas Paine
It [government] is made up of a band of parasites, living in luxurious indolence, out of the public taxes.
Thomas Paine
Yep