Quote by John Adams

The happiness of society is the end of government.

The happiness of society is the end of government.

Summary

This quote suggests that the ultimate goal of a government should be to ensure the happiness and well-being of its society. It implies that a successful government should strive to create and maintain conditions that allow its citizens to live fulfilling and content lives. In other words, when the happiness of the people is achieved, the purpose of government is fulfilled.

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