Democracy Quotes by Thomas Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson reminds us that no one can get their way all the time. He argues that a strong democracy needs educated citizens, equal rights, and a willingness to listen when the majority is wrong. He also warns that constant vigilance protects liberty.
![“A free people [claim] their rights as derived from the laws of nature, and not as the gift of their chief magistrate.” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7a2/thomas-jefferson-43_4th-of-july_a-free-people-claim-their-rights-as-deri_1508457.jpg)
![“Where the principle of difference [between political parties] is as substantial and as strongly pronounced as between the republicans and the monocrats of our country, I hold it as honorable to take a firm and decided part and as immoral to pursue a middle line, as between the parties of honest…” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/00d/thomas-jefferson-43_country_where-the-principle-of-difference-betwee_1164575.jpg)
