Quote by Thomas Jefferson

Blest is that nation whose silent course of happiness furnishes nothing for history to say.

Blest is that nation whose silent course of happiness furnis

Summary

This quote suggests that a truly blessed nation is one that experiences continuous and uninterrupted happiness without any noteworthy events or incidents that make it into the annals of history. It implies that the absence of conflict, strife, and significant problems within a nation is the true measurement of its prosperity. Rather than being marked by renowned historical events, the nation's collective contentment and fulfillment remain the hallmark of its blessedness.

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Happiness History Nations

By Thomas Jefferson

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