This constant intervention by government in tasks that belong to the
individual must cease … Day by day the doctrines and practices of a
paternal government are speciously and tentatively expanding over the
country, and the habit of popular thought is unhappily becoming
accustomed to them.
– Senator Thos S. Bayard to Congress, April 1884
(with thanks to David Goldstone)
That should be up for “Samizdata Slogan of the Year”.
I agree with DJS – Maybe you should consider adding that quote to the Samizdata side panel.