Linux Politics

George Orwell was an optimist.

George Washington was first in war, first in peace -- and the first to
have his birthday juggled to make a long weekend.
                -- Ashley Cooper

Give all orders verbally.  Never write anything down that might go into a
"Pearl Harbor File".

"Give me enough medals, and I'll win any war."
                -- Napoleon

Giving money and power to governments is like giving whiskey and
car keys to teenage boys.
        -- P.J. O'Rourke

God shows his contempt for wealth by the kind of person he selects to
receive it.
                -- Austin O'Malley

Good government never depends upon laws, but upon the personal qualities of
those who govern.  The machinery of government is always subordinate to the
will of those who administer that machinery.  The most important element of
government, therefore, is the method of choosing leaders.
                -- Frank Herbert, "Children of Dune"

Good leaders being scarce, following yourself is allowed.

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Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish.  Don't overdo it.
                -- Lao Tsu