Never believe governments, not any of them, not a word they say; keep an untrusting eye on all they do.

Martha Gellhorn

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Topic

Lying and politics Government

Author

Martha Gellhorn

Source

The Daily Telegraph

Medium

Obituary Newspaper

Statement Type

Advice

Language

English

Time

1998 1990s 20th century

Occupation

Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Gellhorn, Martha. "Obituary." Daily Telegraph, 17 Feb. 1998.

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It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices should be 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.

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Federalist 51

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1788 1780s 18th century
Era
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Original Citation

Madison, James [published as Publius]. "Federalist No. 51, The Structure of the Government Must Furnish the Proper Checks and Balances Between the Different Departments." New York Packet, 8 Feb. 1788.

Current Citation

Madison, James. "No. 51: How to maintain: make the parts check each other. Also, a federal system divides power further.--Madison (or Hamilton)." The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States, edited by Robert Scigliano. The Modern Library, 2001.

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Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.

Samuel Beckett

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Medium
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Statement Type
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Language
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Time
1989 1980s 20th century
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Citation

Beckett, Samuel. "Worstward Ho!" Nohow On. The Limited Editions Club, 1989.