As government expands, liberty contracts.

Ronald Reagan
As government expands, liberty contracts.
As government expands, liberty contracts.
As government expands, liberty contracts.
As government expands, liberty contracts.
About This Quote

Thomas Jefferson, who was an influential author in the 18th century, wrote that “if government were too large for its office, it would be too great for its power.” This is also known as the Iron Law of Oligarchy. The Iron Law of Oligarchy explains that when oligarchs are able to make decisions for the entire population, freedom shrinks. It is no coincidence that during times of war or times of great crisis, people are more likely to give up their freedom in exchange for security and safety.

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