Thomas Jefferson Quote

If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretense of taking care of them, they must become happy.


Letter to Thomas Cooper (29 November 1802). - First Presidential Administration (1801-1805)


If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretense of taking care of them, they must become happy.

If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretense of taking care of them, they must become happy.

If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretense of taking care of them, they must become happy.

If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretense of taking care of them, they must become happy.