Quotes by Patronage I've always felt that any establishment that doesn't welcome me with open arms doesn't deserve my patronage. Amy Plum patronage welcome arms Get the confidence of the public and you will have no difficulty in getting their patronage. Harry Gordon Selfridge patronage difficulty The distribution of patronage of the Government is by far the most disagreeable duty of the President. James Buchanan patronage government president Big business depends entirely on the patronage of those who buy its products: the biggest enterprises loses its power and its influence when it loses its customers. Ludwig von Mises patronage influence bigs I'm a lover of my own liberty, and so I would do nothing to restrict yours. Mahatma Gandhi patronage liberty lovers Social service that savours of patronage is not service. Mahatma Gandhi savour patronage social Politeness and civility are the best capital ever invested in business. P. T. Barnum patronage civility business The stimulus was a case of political patronage, corporate welfare, and cronyism at their worst. Paul Ryan patronage welfare political Patron: One who countenances, supports or protects. Commonly a wretch who supports with insolence, and is repaid in flattery. Samuel Johnson patronage flattery support