A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned – this is the sum of good government.
Thomas Jefferson
Potent Quotable
July 5, 2009 at 3:57 PM (Potent Quotable)
Mel said,
July 5, 2009 at 6:24 PM
Thomas Jefferson quotes are always awesome!!! Now if only folks in charge would actually abide by such words
Hat Chick said,
July 6, 2009 at 3:07 PM
I have read more quotes from Thomas Jefferson since the Bailouts. He must be rolling over in his grave.
Janna Qualman said,
July 6, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Goodness! Need a little of his wisdom passed to the head honcho.