Thomas Jefferson made that statement, except he did not leave a space after the L in Least.
The quote "The government is best which governs least" is attributed to Henry David Thoreau, an American essayist and philosopher, known for his writings on civil disobedience and individualism. Thoreau believed in minimal interference from the government in the lives of the people.
"That government governs best, which governs LEAST", said Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson believed in a small government, almost a minimalist government. Of course, he envisioned a nation of farmers and shopkeepers, not a world power with an international reach.
"That government governs best, which governs LEAST", said Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson believed in a small government, almost a minimalist government. Of course, he envisioned a nation of farmers and shopkeepers, not a world power with an international reach.
"That government governs best, which governs LEAST", said Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson believed in a small government, almost a minimalist government. Of course, he envisioned a nation of farmers and shopkeepers, not a world power with an international reach.
said it. Nor did Thomas Paine, another "Founding Father" who is sometimes wrongly credited with the quote.Henry David Thoreau did use the line in "Civil Disobedience" (originally titled "Resistance to Civil Government") and its appearance in that famous essay probably popularized the saying in its best known form. However, Thoreau seemed to be making it clear that he was citing an existing motto.He may have been paraphrasing the slogan coined by American journalist and editor John Louis O'Sullivan. In 1837, O'Sullivan wrote "The best government is that which governs least"http://www.quotecounterquote.com/2010/06/that-government-is-best-which-governs.htmlhttp://www.monticello.org/site/jefferson/government-best-which-governs-least-quotation
Mark Twain said "We have the best government money can buy."
Thomas Paine
The best description of the US government can be describes as follows;The US government is a democratically elected government, subject to changes by elections or impeachments. The government of the US is said to be reflective of the wishes of the US public at large.
The best description of the US government can be describes as follows;The US government is a democratically elected government, subject to changes by elections or impeachments. The government of the US is said to be reflective of the wishes of the US public at large.
john Locke said that the best kind of government had limited power and was accepted by all citizens.
Benjamin Franklin said this quote.
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