Do not bite at the bait of pleasure till you know there is no hook beneath it.
THOMAS JEFFERSONIn questions of power, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the constitution.
More Thomas Jefferson Quotes
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On matters of style, swim with the current, on matters of principle, stand like a rock.
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I am for freedom of religion, and against all maneuvers to bring about a legal ascendency of one sect over another.
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I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.
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Think as you please, and so let others, and you will have no disputes.
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Where the press is free and every man able to read, all is safe.
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I hope that we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial of strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country
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Take care of your cents: Dollars will take care of themselves.
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How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!
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If you want something you’ve never had, You must be willing to do something you’ve never done.
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It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.
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When angry, count 10. before you speak; if very angry, 100.
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Take things always by their smooth handle.
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Good wine is a necessity of life for me.
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Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and opressions of the body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day.
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Nothing is troublesome that one does willingly.
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