Rules To Live By quotes
7 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
"Freedom of men under government is to have a standing rule to live by, common to every one of that society and made by the legislative power vested in it and not to be subject to the inconstant, uncertain, arbitrary will of another man."
"I've set my own rules to live by. The first one is: 'Never believe ANYthing the government says.'"
"In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past."
"Work is the only answer. I have three rules to live by. One, get your work done. If that doesn't work, shut up and drink your gin. And when all else fails, run like hell!"
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