Articles Quote by Thomas Jefferson
“The best hemp and the best tobacco grow on the same kind of soil. The former article is of the first necessity to the wealth and protection of the country. The latter, never useful.”
About This Quote
Source Letter to John Adams, 1779
Hemp is valuable for national security and economy; tobacco is merely a luxury.
In simple terms: Hemp benefits the nation, tobacco does not.
Key Takeaway
Support hemp cultivation for public good.
Themes
economy
agriculture
policy
Mood
cautious
optimistic
Type
policy
historical
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- farmers' meetings
- trade negotiations
- public health campaigns
Key Concepts
sustainability
public health
Questions to Reflect On
- Should hemp be regulated like other crops?
- How to address tobacco’s cultural entrenchment?
A Different Perspective
Tobacco industry influence may resist change.
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