"Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government." ― George Washington Topic(s): Government More From George Washington "Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession." "Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company." "Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all." More In Government "A popular government without popular information or the means of acquiring it, is but a prologue to a farce, or a tragedy, or perhaps both."― James Madison "Africa for the Africans… at home and abroad!"― Marcus Garvey "To the media, I have become a symbolic figure, critical of China. According to the government, I am a dangerous threat."― Ai Weiwei