George Savile, 1st Marquess of Halifax Quote

The best definition of the best government is, that it has no inconveniences but such as are supportable; but inconveniences there must be.


Political, Moral, and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections (1750) 'Of Government'


The best definition of the best government is, that it has no inconveniences but such as are supportable; but inconveniences there must be.

The best definition of the best government is, that it has no inconveniences but such as are supportable; but inconveniences there must be.

The best definition of the best government is, that it has no inconveniences but such as are supportable; but inconveniences there must be.

The best definition of the best government is, that it has no inconveniences but such as are supportable; but inconveniences there must be.