Ben Franklin Quotes on Government

The best government is that which governs least. – Ben Franklin

In free governments, the rulers are temporary servants and the people their superiors and sovereigns. – Ben Franklin

It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority. – Ben Franklin

Those who give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. – Ben Franklin

When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic. – Ben Franklin

A good government is one that encourages individual liberty, economic freedom, and limited intervention. – Ben Franklin

Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. – Ben Franklin

Government exists to protect the rights of individuals, not to solve all their problems. – Ben Franklin

Experience has shown that even under the best forms of government, those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. – Ben Franklin

The power to tax is the power to destroy. – Ben Franklin

Without liberty, life is a misery. – Ben Franklin

There is no such thing as absolute power; all power is either delegated or assumed, and if it is assumed, it is usurpation. – Ben Franklin

Freedom is not a gift bestowed upon us by other men, but a right that belongs to us by the laws of nature. – Ben Franklin

Ben Franklin Quotes on Government part 2

The constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. – Ben Franklin

Frequent elections are necessary to preserve the blessings of liberty and keep government in check. – Ben Franklin

People willing to trade their freedom for temporary security deserve neither and will lose both. – Ben Franklin

A nation of well-informed men who have been taught to know and prize the rights which God has given them cannot be enslaved. It is in the region of ignorance that tyranny begins. – Ben Franklin

Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are. – Ben Franklin

Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters. – Ben Franklin

When in doubt, err on the side of freedom. – Ben Franklin

There is no substitute for hard work and personal responsibility. – Ben Franklin

The keys to prosperity are limited government, free markets, and individual liberty. – Ben Franklin

A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have. – Ben Franklin

The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. – Ben Franklin

The rights of the people are best protected by a limited government. – Ben Franklin

Those who would trade essential liberty for temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. – Ben Franklin

The purpose of government is to protect the rights and liberties of its citizens, not to control or regulate their lives. – Ben Franklin

Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them. – Ben Franklin

The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. – Ben Franklin

The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing. – Ben Franklin

A nation well-informed is a nation well-armed. – Ben Franklin

Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other. – Ben Franklin

Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both. – Ben Franklin

The people are the only legitimate fountain of power. – Ben Franklin

Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. – Ben Franklin

There never was a good war or a bad peace. – Ben Franklin

Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdom, and no such thing as public liberty without freedom of speech. – Ben Franklin

Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. – Ben Franklin

Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. – Ben Franklin

Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead. – Ben Franklin

Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today. – Ben Franklin

Diligence is the mother of good luck. – Ben Franklin

Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. – Ben Franklin

Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn. – Ben Franklin

By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. – Ben Franklin