Is less government is better?

What Thoreau means is that a government that does not attempt to control every aspect of peoples lives is best. I do agree with this statement, but then again the purpose of the government is to conduct order and control over the people. Without government matters would be out of hand, and life would be chaotic. So, a government should instill justified laws, and rulings for the people, and not try too hard to control citizens lives. Also, a government should try to provide a positive and safe environment for the welfare of the country, and things would run smoothly.