Quote by Barry Goldwater

A government that is big enough to give you all you want is big enough to take it all away.

A government that is big enough to give you all you want is

Summary

This quote highlights the inherent danger of having a government with excessive power. It argues that a government that has the ability to provide extensive benefits and fulfill all desires of its citizens is also capable of abusing that authority and taking away those same privileges. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring government accountability and limited power to prevent potential abuses and unjust actions.

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Government

By Barry Goldwater

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