Fred Allen on government

Hanging is too good for a man who makes puns⁠—he should be drawn and quoted.

I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.

I have just returned from Boston. It is the only sane thing to do if you find yourself up there.

The best government is that which governs least.

John L. O'Sullivan1813–1895Often credited to Thomas Paine

Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.

The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.