Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom.
THOMAS JEFFERSONDifference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor morum over each other.
More Thomas Jefferson Quotes
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Tyranny is defined as that which is legal for the government but illegal for the citizenry.
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I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.
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It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.
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The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all. I like a little rebellion now and then. It is like a storm in the atmosphere.
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In questions of power, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the constitution.
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The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers.
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Every human being must be viewed according to what it is good for. For not one of us, no, not one, is perfect. And were we to love none who had imperfection, this world would be a desert for our love.
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Where the press is free and every man able to read, all is safe.
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A great deal of love given to a few is better than a little to many.
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Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends [life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness] it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government.
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When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.
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Never spend your money before you have it.
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No people can be both ignorant and free.
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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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I cannot live without books.
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