Government is instituted for the common good: for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people; and not for the profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men.
John Adams (1735–1826) American lawyer, Founder, statesman; US President (1797–1801)
Document (1779-10-31), “Report of a Constitution or Form of Government for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,” ch. 1 “Declaration of Rights,” Article 7
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