The equal rights of man, and the happiness of every individual, are now acknowledged to be the only legitimate objects of government.
THOMAS JEFFERSONIt is reasonable that everyone who asks justice should do justice.
More Thomas Jefferson Quotes
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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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Tyranny is defined as that which is legal for the government but illegal for the citizenry.
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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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History, in general, only informs us what bad government is.
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Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time, who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done, if we are always doing.
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When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.
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Never buy a thing you do not want, because it is cheap, it will be dear to you.
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I’m a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.
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Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.
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Take things always by their smooth handle.
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But friendship is precious, not only in the shade but in the sunshine of life; & thanks to a benevolent arrangement of things, the greater part of life is sunshine. I will recur for proof to the days we have lately passed. On these indeed the sun shone brightly.
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I think one travels more usefully when they travel alone, because they reflect more.
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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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Take care of your cents: Dollars will take care of themselves.
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All should be laid open to you without reserve, for there is not a truth existing which I fear, or would wish unknown to the whole world.
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