It is therefore, on opinion only that government is founded; and this maxim extends to the most despotic and most military governments, as well as to the most free and most popular.”

Fools and their money are soon parted, Ma would say.

Who will sing your songs now, Louella?

“Nothing appears more surprising to those, who consider human affairs with a philosophical eye, than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few;

“Nothing appears more surprising to those, who consider human affairs with a philosophical eye, than the easiness with which the many are governed by the few; and the implicit submission, with which men resign their own sentiments and passions to those of their rulers. When we enquire by what means this wonder is effected, we shall find, that, as

The law demands that we atone When we take things we do not own, But leaves the lords and ladies fine Who take things that are yours and mine.

The poor and wretched don’t escape If they conspire the law to break. This must be so but they endure Those who conspire to make the law.

the Hunger Games are a sacred ceremony of remembrance for the Dark Days. A lot of people lost their lives to guarantee peace and prosperity for our nation. And this is our chance — no, it is our duty — to honor them!”

the walls of a person’s heart are not impregnable, not if they have ever known love.