Thomas Jefferson Quote

The second office of the government is honorable and easy, the first is but a splendid misery.


Letter to Elbridge Gerry (13 May 1797).


The second office of the government is honorable and easy, the first is but a splendid misery.

The second office of the government is honorable and easy, the first is but a splendid misery.

The second office of the government is honorable and easy, the first is but a splendid misery.

The second office of the government is honorable and easy, the first is but a splendid misery.