Citizens Quotes

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Students of reading, writing and common arithmetick . . . Graecian [Greek], Roman, English and American history . . . should be rendered . .… — Thomas Jefferson
The business of education has lay[ed] the foundations for nurseries of wise and good men, to adapt our modes of teaching to the peculiar form… — Benjamin Rush
You who are journalists, writers, citizens, you have the right and duty to say to those you have elected that they must practice mindfulness, calm… — Nhat Hanh
It degrades from the equal rank of Citizens all those whose opinions in Religion do not bend to those of the Legislative authority. Distant as… — James Madison
Let us at all times remember that all American citizens are brothers of a common country, and should dwell together in bonds of fraternal feeling. — Abraham Lincoln
There is as much difference between a collection of mentally free citizens and a community molded by modern methods of propaganda as there is between… — Bertrand Russell
I remind myself of the power of thought and how it's my obligation as a citizen (and student) of humanity to propel compassion. — Alyssa Milano
Whatever system of governance is eventually adopted, it is important that it carries the people with it. We need to convey the message that safeguarding… — Joseph Rotblat
It will not be enough to rely on experts. Ordinary citizens must become experts too. It will take public opinion on a wide scale to… — Mikhail Gorbachev
Since it is impossible for the people spontaneously and universally, to move in concert towards their object; and it is therefore essential, that such changes… — James Madison
I say further that for this great legislative body to ignore the Constitution and the fundamental concepts of our governmental system is to act in… — Barry Goldwater
...this bill will require the creation of a Federal police force of mammoth proportions. It also bids fair to result in the development of an… — Barry Goldwater
By its attempt to regulate and govern the private businesses, which are miscalled public accommodations in the bill, this proposal would inject the Government into… — Strom Thurmond
The Habeas Corpus secures every man here, alien or citizen, against everything which is not law, whatever shape it may assume. — Thomas Jefferson
The true foundation of republican government is the equal right of every citizen in his person and property and in their management. — Thomas Jefferson
I am... for freedom of the press, and against all violations of the Constitution to silence by force and not by reason the complaints or… — Thomas Jefferson
Our citizens may be deceived for awhile, and have been deceived; but as long as the presses can be protected, we may trust to them… — Thomas Jefferson
I acknowledge that such a debt [of service to my fellow-citizens] exists, that a tour of duty in whatever line he can be most useful… — Thomas Jefferson
It behooves our citizens to be on their guard, to be firm in their principles, and full of confidence in themselves. We are able to… — Thomas Jefferson
Time indeed changes manners and notions, and so far we must expect institutions to bend to them. But time produces also corruption of principles, and… — Thomas Jefferson

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