“By definition, a government has no conscience. Sometimes it has a policy, but nothing more.”
“Trust that man in nothing who has not a conscience in everything.”
“Most economists would concede that, in theory, government has the tools to smooth the business cycle. The problem is that fiscal policy is not made in theory; it's made in Congress.”
“Nothing gives one a more spuriously good conscience than keeping rules, even if there has been a total absence of all real charity and faith.”
“The prestige of government has undoubtedly been lowered considerably by the Prohibition law. For nothing is more destructive of respect for the government and the law of the land than passing laws which cannot be enforced”
“Kill her. Hide the body. If only he could…Damn, stupid conscience. Why had the gods given them that gift? It definitely should have come with a return policy.’ (Syn)”