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.
THOMAS JEFFERSONDetermine 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.
More Thomas Jefferson Quotes
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He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.
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Do not bite at the bait of pleasure till you know there is no hook beneath it.
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I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and Constitutions. But laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind.
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When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.
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The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.
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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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Those who expect to be both ignorant and free, expect what never was and never will be.
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Take care of your cents: Dollars will take care of themselves.
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Good wine is a necessity of life for me.
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I had rather be shut up in a very modest cottage with my books, my family and a few old friends, dining on simple bacon, and letting the world roll on as it liked, than to occupy the most splendid post, which any human power can give.
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I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
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Never spend your money before you have it.
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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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The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield, and government to gain ground.
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