# Quote — Elizabeth May, Losing Confidence

> Three of my ancestors signed the Declaration of Independence. It's just that any system of government has it pluses and minuses and it's important to understand the system of government you do live under so that you can protect it.

- Author: [Elizabeth May](https://www.leafyquotes.com/elizabeth-may.md)
- Book: [Losing Confidence](https://www.leafyquotes.com/elizabeth-may/losing-confidence.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/elizabeth-may/losing-confidence/three-of-my-ancestors

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