"Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed; too severe, seldom executed." ― Benjamin Franklin Topic(s): Government Tags: gentle, seldom More From Benjamin Franklin "Genius without education is like silver in the mine." "Lost time is never found again." "Well done is better than well said." More In Government "If Bush, as I believe, has reliable information on the fact that Saddam Hussein is making weapons of mass destruction, I cannot not support the policies of his government."― Steven Spielberg "Americans want government that is leaner, more efficient, and less intrusive into their personal lives."― Rick Perry "I expect my next job to be outside government."― John Engler