http://joshkaufman.net/quotes/on-government-2/ Inside My Bald Head Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:05:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 http://joshkaufman.net/quotes/on-government-2/#comment-7500 Cam Beck Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:20:21 +0000 http://joshkaufman.net/?p=162#comment-7500 Hi Josh - Just FYI, that Washington quote is probably apocryphal, according to a book on quotes I have. I've asked several academics about it, too, and they have no source for the quote other than attributions. The sentiment seems to reflect his views (as does Jefferson's reflect his), but it's doubtful he ever said those exact words. Hi Josh -
Just FYI, that Washington quote is probably apocryphal, according to a book on quotes I have. I’ve asked several academics about it, too, and they have no source for the quote other than attributions. The sentiment seems to reflect his views (as does Jefferson’s reflect his), but it’s doubtful he ever said those exact words.

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