Jefferson knew we were doomed.
“I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.â€
― Thomas Jefferson
“The end of democracy and the defeat of the American Revolution will occur when government falls into the hands of lending institutions and moneyed incorporations.â€
― Thomas Jefferson
“My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.â€
― Thomas Jefferson
“The Democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.â€
― Thomas Jefferson
“To preserve our independence, we must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. We must make our election between economy and liberty, or profusion and servitude.â€
― Thomas Jefferson
“The purpose of government is to enable the people of a nation to live in safety and happiness. Government exists for the interests of the governed, not for the governors.â€
― Thomas Jefferson
“If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as a sorry state as the souls who live under tyranny.â€
― Thomas Jefferson
“A government big enough to give you everything you want is strong enough to take everything you have.â€
― Thomas Jefferson