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


Letter to Elbridge Gerry (13 May 1797).

Thomas Jefferson Quotes

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.