Famous quotes containing the words weak and/or limit:
“Nothing convinces persons of a weak understanding so effectually, as what they do not comprehend.”
—Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl Chesterfield (1694–1773)
“Now for civil service reform. Legislation must be prepared and executive rules and maxims. We must limit and narrow the area of patronage. We must diminish the evils of office-seeking. We must stop interference of federal officers with elections. We must be relieved of congressional dictation as to appointments.”
—Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)