Following the Course of Human Events: What is government itself--the greatest of all reflections on human nature

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Tuesday, September 26, 2006

What is government itself--the greatest of all reflections on human nature

HUMAN NATURE "It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices should become necessary to control the abuses of government. But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men,... Sign in to see full entry.

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