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.
THOMAS JEFFERSONNever spend your money before you have it.
More Thomas Jefferson Quotes
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The only security of all is in a free press.
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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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Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom.
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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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Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it.
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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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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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The equal rights of man, and the happiness of every individual, are now acknowledged to be the only legitimate objects of government.
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Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people.
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I was bold in the pursuit of knowledge, never fearing to follow truth and reason to whatever results they led.
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What a stupendous, what an incomprehensible machine is man! Who can endure toil, famine, stripes, imprisonment and death itself in vindication of his own liberty, and the next moment
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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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Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none
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When angry, count 10. before you speak; if very angry, 100.
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Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.
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