Admire and adore the Author of the telescopic universe, love and esteem the work, do all in your power to lessen ill, and increase good, but never assume to comprehend.
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The happiness of society is the end of government.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The main goal of government should be to ensure the happiness of its citizens.
John Adams asserts that the ultimate purpose of government is to foster the well-being and happiness of society. This reflects the idea that governments should prioritize the needs and happiness of the people they serve, positioning societal welfare as a fundamental objective of governance.
Themes
HappinessGovernmentSocietyWell-BeingWelfare
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about civic responsibility, one might say, 'As John Adams said, the happiness of society is the end of government, highlighting our duty to contribute to the greater good.'
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