The second office of the government is honorable & easy, the first is but a splendid misery.

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) American political philosopher, polymath, statesman, US President (1801-09)
Letter to Elbridge Gerry (13 May 1797)
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On the vice-presidency and presidency of the United States. Written after he had lost to John Adams, who became President and him Vice-President.

 
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