Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.

Labour to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.

This is the fire commission taking the lead and the town government taking a supporting role.

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence -- it is force.

A government is like fire, a handy servant, but a dangerous master.