Paternalism Quotes

When the war closed we were challenged with a peace-time choice between the American system of rugged individualism and a European philosophy of diametrically opposed doctrines - doctrines of paternalism and state socialism. - Herbert Hoover

The paternalism is over, ... We will give opportunities with responsibility for everyone. We will change a government that was exclusive to one that is now inclusive. A government that only looked after itself to one that is in touch with the people and committed to development. - Vicente Fox

The lessons of paternalism ought to be unlearned and the better lesson taught that while people should patriotically and cheerfully support their Government its functions do not include the support of the people. - Grover Clevelad