[TheRealThing]

Neither this quote, nor any of its variants have been found in the writings of Thomas Jefferson. The closest I remember is something on the order of as liberty decreases the power of government increases. The supposed quote you offer first appeared in print in 1952 if I remember right. With that said, you and I probably more agree than disagree on "something for nothing" welfare concept.

You looked that up so let's not act as if you remember something that happened way before you were born. I've heard the argument and it is at best an argument.