Who said “Though the people support the government; the government should not support the people.”?

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Grover Cleveland. A published source records them saying or writing it.

Source"Veto of the Texas Seed Bill" (16 February 1887)

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Cleveland, G. (n.d.). Though the people support the government; the government should not support the people. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20247-though-the-people-support-the-government-the-government/

MLA

Cleveland, Grover. “Though the people support the government; the government should not support the people.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20247-though-the-people-support-the-government-the-government/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Cleveland, Grover. “Though the people support the government; the government should not support the people.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/20247-though-the-people-support-the-government-the-government/.

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