Thomas Jefferson — "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from…"

I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretence of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson — Thomas Jefferson Early Modern · US Founding Father, Declaration of Independence

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Attributed, but precise source debated. Often referred to as a 'maxim of experience'.

Date: c. 1802-1823

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