Will Rogers Quotes

Democracy evolves where freedom is able to determine its own policy.

Senegal needs to free itself, to rediscover its democracy.

Politicians love power. I love freedom. That is why I am not a politician.

Many politicians are in the habit of laying it down as a self-evident proposition that no people ought to be free till they are fit to use their freedom. The maxim is worthy of the fool in the old story who resolved not to go into the water till he had learned to swim.

Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government.

Liberty is the proper end and object of authority, and cannot subsist without it; and it is liberty to that which is good, just, and honest.

Abstract liberty, like other mere abstractions, is not to be found.

I have some fears for our South American brethren; the qualifications for self-government are not innate. They are the result of habit and long training, and for these they will require time and probably much suffering.

Belize is not ready for self-government.

We want Hongkongers to decide the future of Hong Kong.

Freedom is such a gift.

The fundamentals that founded our great nation included the freedom of speech and religion.

Liberty is the most precious gift we offer our citizens.

Liberty is security. Freedom is security.

I have no fear that the result of our experiment will be that men may be trusted to govern themselves without a master.

The aim of my life is the overthrow of monarchy.

Freedom is never easily won, but once established, freedom lasts, spreads and chokes out tyranny.

The important matter is freedom. When the people choose what they want, it is good for them and for us.

The main thing I believe in is freedom.

I'm standing for real freedom.

Rights are in the power of the people.

Everybody in the world is - is ready for liberty. It's a question of how you do it.

I think the advantage of democracy is that it makes us less dependent on a group of leaders.

I don't want anything from Cuba. I want them to be free and enjoy the things I enjoy.

Government itself is founded upon the great doctrine of the consent of the governed, and has its cornerstone in the memorable principle that men are endowed with inalienable rights.