"Democracy gives every man the right to be his own oppressor." ― James Russell Lowell Topic(s): Government More From James Russell Lowell "To educate the intelligence is to expand the horizon of its wants and desires." "One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning." "Death is delightful. Death is dawn, The waking from a weary night Of fevers unto truth and light." More In Government "President Ford was a devoted, decent man of impeccable integrity who put service to his country before his own self interest. He helped heal our nation during a time of crisis, provided steady leadership and restored people’s faith in the presidency and in government."― Mark Udall "I think the government should do everything they possibly can to, to bring this crisis to an end; and that means going after BP, enforcing the laws that are on the books, and restoring the gulf to its original condition."― John Boehner "To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind."― William Hazlitt