"I believe that all government is evil, and that trying to improve it is largely a waste of time." ― H. L. Mencken Topic(s): Government Tags: believe, government More From H. L. Mencken "In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican." "The worst government is often the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression." "Women always excel men in that sort of wisdom which comes from experience. To be a woman is in itself a terrible experience." More In Government "If ‘pro’ is the opposite of ‘con’ what is the opposite of ‘progress’?"― Paul Harvey "An agent saw one of the plays I did at ACT, but my mom was like, No, she’s too young. I became so annoying that a year and a half later she just couldn’t stand hearing me any more!"― Marla Sokoloff "Our nation is built on the bedrock principle that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed."― Adrian Cronauer