Which three sentences from "Civil Disobedience" indicate the author's belief that the government is subordinate to the people?

If we were left solely to the wordy wit of legislators in Congress for our guidance, uncorrected by the seasonable experience and the effectual complaints of the people, America would not long retain her rank among the nations.

Even the Chinese philosopher was wise enough to regard the individual as the basis of the empire.

There will never be a really free and enlightened State until the State comes to recognize the individual as a higher and independent power, from which all its own power and authority are derived, and treats him accordingly.

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