Quotation by

John Adams

The happiness of society is the end of government.

Happiness

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

John Adams means that the main purpose of a government is to ensure the well-being and contentment of its people. In other words, all laws and actions taken by those in power should aim to create a happy and stable society.

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