A Thought for the Fourth of July

Thomas Jefferson had faith in the citizens of the young Republic. But he knew that only their informed interest in public affairs could prevent their government officials from becoming wolves

“Cherish therefore the spirit of our people, and keep alive their attention, do not be too severe upon their errors but reclaim them by enlightening them. If once they become inattentive to public affairs, you and I, and Congress and Assemblies, judges and governors shall all become wolves.”