Nations Quotes by Thomas Jefferson
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Rights aren’t measured by how talented someone is, according to the quotes. The writer says a nation’s interests should line up with its moral duties and that a strong central government acts as a barrier against foreign foes. He also stresses honesty as the first chapter of wisdom and warns against foreign political ties.
![“To make us one nation as to foreign concerns, and keep us distinct in Domestic ones gives the outline of the proper division of powers between the general [national] and particular [state] governments.” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6cf/thomas-jefferson-43_4th-of-july_to-make-us-one-nation-as-to-foreign-conc_761448.jpg)
![“Our [Virginia's] act for freedom of religion is extremely applauded. The Ambassadors and ministers of the several nations of Europe resident at this court have asked me copies of it to send to their sovereigns, and it is inserted at full length in several books now in the press; among others, in…” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/508/thomas-jefferson-43_ambassadors_our-virginia-s-act-for-freedom-of-religi_2603800.jpg)
