Quote by Davy Crockett

Remember that a government big enough to give you everything you want is also big enough to take away everything you have.

Remember that a government big enough to give you everything

Summary

This quote highlights the potential dangers of an excessively powerful government. It suggests that although an all-encompassing government may appear promising by offering to fulfill all our desires, it also possesses the capacity to strip away everything we possess. It serves as a cautionary reminder that the scale of authority required to grant our wishes can also result in the infringement of individual liberties and possessions.

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Government

By Davy Crockett

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