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A specific quote about the dangers of an oversized government has been widely attributed to Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd president of the United States. It wasn’t him. In fact, a great many quotes attributed to Jefferson -- including the one about a “government big enough” -- have nothing to do with him at all!
Every era has slang words - even 19th century Italy. Understanding the common slang and expressions of the common person is helped by understanding the Italian culture at the time.