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Every man wishes to pursue his occupation and to enjoy the fruits of his labours and the produce of his property in peace and safety, and with the least possible expense. when these things are accomplished, all the objects for which government ought to be established are answered.
-Thomas Jefferson
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Every Man Wishes To Pursue His Occupation

Thomas Jefferson
Every man wishes to pursue his occupation and to enjoy the fruits of his labours and the produce of his property in peace and safety, and with the least possible expense. when these things are accomplished, all the objects for which government ought to be established are answered.
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