Quote by Thomas Jefferson
We are endeavoring, too, to reduce the government to the practice of a rigorous economy, to avoid burdening the people, and arming the magistrate with patronage of money, which might be used to corrupt and undermine the principles of our government
Summary
This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a fiscally responsible government to protect the principles on which the government was founded. The goal is to avoid burdening the people with unnecessary expenses and to prevent the misuse of government funds for corrupt purposes. The quote underscores the need for a government that upholds transparency, integrity, and the principles on which it was established, rather than using financial power as a tool to undermine the democratic system.