Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page John Arthur Passmore Quote “Never trust governments absolutely and always do what you can to prevent them from doing too much harm.” ~ John Arthur Passmore (1914-2004) Australian philosopher Government , Prevention , Trust Ratings and Comments 2 Reply h lasky 9/22/10 how very true, look whats happining in the world today, not only in America. 3 Reply jim k, Austin,Tx 9/22/10 " Government is not reason, it is force. Like fire it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master". George Washington Reply Waffler, Smith 9/22/10 2 Reply E Archer, NYC 9/22/10 The only way to do that is to NOT comply with unconscienable dictates. Hanging a politician every year or two wouldn't hurt either. Reply Sebas, Jersey City 9/22/10 1 Reply Dick, Fort Worth 9/24/10 Definitely not an obiter dictum. Reply Johann Hollar, Saint Paul, MN 9/24/10 1 Reply RBE, Florida 11/11/16 How about, from doing harm period..... Reply Ronw13, Oregon 11/11/16 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 11/11/16 History proves this to be accurate over and over again. We hold this truth to be self evident. Reply Bob Holliger, Independence, Missouri 11/25/16 Totally agree, government that takes, by force, its people's property by taxing income, the fruits of one's labor, does EVIL.John Adams, "The moment the idea is accepted into society that property is not as scared as the law of God and there is not the force of law and public justice protect it, anarchy and tyranny commence." SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This John Arthur Passmore quote is found in these categories: Government quotes Prevention quotes Trust quotes About John Arthur Passmore Bio of John Arthur Passmore Quotations by John Arthur Passmore Books by/about John Arthur Passmore John Arthur Passmore videos John Arthur Passmore on Wikipedia