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.
US Founding Father, Declaration of Independence
Attributed, but precise source debated. Often referred to as a 'maxim of experience'.
c. 1802-1823
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"The mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, nor a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the grace of God."
Controversial"The operations of the executive branch depend on the confidence of the people."
Humorous"Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms, those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny."
Controversial"I have often thought that if heaven had given me choice of my position and calling, it should have been on a rich spot of earth, well watered, and near a good market for the produce of the superflux."
Strange & Unusual"The most effectual means of preventing the perversion of power into tyranny are to illuminate, as far as practicable, the minds of the people."
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