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More Quotes by Thomas Jefferson
The Bible makes the best people in the world.
The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite.
A true patriot will defend his country from its government.
When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.
There is no justification for taking away individuals' freedom in the guise of public safety.
When the people are afraid of the government, that's tyranny. But when the government is afraid of the people, that's liberty.
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.
When you abandon freedom to achieve security, you lose both and deserve neither.
Equal rights for all, special privileges for none
A well informed citizenry is the best defense against tyranny.
