"Alexander Hamilton originated the put and take..." - Quote by Will Rogers

“We're all ignorant, just about different stuff.”

“People's minds are changed through observation and not through argument.”

“We cuss Congress, and we joke about 'em, but they are all good fellows at heart, and if they wasn't in Congress, why, they would be doing something else against us that might be even worse.”

“Wouldn't it be better for the human spirit and for the soul of this nation to encourage people to accept more responsibility to care for each other rather than leaving those tasks to paid bureaucrats.”

“The foundations of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality, and the preeminence of free government be exemplified by all the attributes which can win the affections of its citizens, and command the respect of the world.”

“It is the purpose of the government to see that not only the legitimate interests of the few are protected but that the welfare and rights of the many are conserved.”

“The man of great wealth owes a peculiar obligation to the state because he derives special advantages from the mere existence of government.”

“What at first was plunder assumed the softer name of revenue.”

“He has erected a multitude of new offices, and sent hither swarms of officers to harass our people and eat out their substance.”