Quote by Thomas Jefferson

I think myself that we have more machinery of government than is necessary, too many parasites living on the labor of the industrious.

I think myself that we have more machinery of government tha

Summary

This quote suggests that the government is burdened with excessive bureaucracy and individuals who do not contribute to the productivity of society. The author believes that there are too many unnecessary government structures and individuals benefiting from the hard work of the productive members of society. This view implies a desire for a leaner and more efficient government system that prioritizes the reliance on industrious individuals rather than relying on a surplus of non-productive entities.

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By Thomas Jefferson

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