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Quote from Thomas Jefferson,

The happiness and prosperity
of our citizens
is the only legitimate object
of government.
THOMAS JEFFERSON
1811



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Thomas Jefferson (more quotes by Thomas Jefferson or books by/about Thomas Jefferson)


(1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd US President

Date:

1811

Categories:

Constitution, Freedom, Government, Liberty, President

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