Quote by Thomas Jefferson

I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.

I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can preven

Summary

This quote by Thomas Jefferson highlights the importance of limiting government intervention in the lives of its citizens. Jefferson suggests that if Americans can prevent the government from squandering the hard work of the people by pretending to take care of them, they can secure future happiness. In other words, he advocates for a limited government that respects individual liberties and allows individuals to prosper and pursue their own paths to happiness, rather than relying on excessive government involvement.

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