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Oppression Quotes by Thomas Jefferson
- Single acts of tyranny may be ascribed to the accidental opinion of the day; but a series of oppressions, begun at a distinguished period, and…
- Most codes extend their definitions of treason to acts not really against one's country. They do not distinguish between acts against the government, and acts…
- A single good government becomes... a blessing to the whole earth, its welcome to the oppressed restraining within certain limits the measure of their oppressions.…
- I had always hoped that the younger generation receiving their early impressions after the flame of liberty had been kindled in every breast . .…
- The fore horse of this frightful team is public debt. Taxation follow that, and in its turn wretchedness and oppression.
- Unless the mass retains sufficient control over those entrusted with the powers of their government, these will be perverted to their own oppression, and to…
- That this privilege of giving or of withholding our monies is an important barrier against the undue exertion of prerogative, which if left altogether without…
- All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to…
- Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day.
- The world is indebted for all triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression.
- Rebellion to tyranny is obedience to God.
- A little patience, and we shall see the reign of witches pass over, their spells dissolve, and the people, recovering their true sight, restore their…
- Single acts of tyranny may be ascribed to the accidental opinion of a day; but a series of oppressions, begun at a distinguished period and…
More Oppression Quotes
- The oppression of any people for opinion's sake has rarely had any other effect than to fix those opinions deeper, and render… — Hosea Ballou
- In the past I have defended the right of the IRA to engage in armed struggle. I did so because there was… — Gerry Adams
- All oppression creates a state of war. — Simone de Beauvoir
- No oppression is so heavy or lasting as that which is inflicted by the perversion and exorbitance of legal authority. — Joseph Addison
- Our foreign policy has made a wreck of this planet. I'm always in Africa... And when I go to these places I… — Harry Belafonte
- Fascism is fascism. Terrorism is terrorism. Oppression is oppression. — Harry Belafonte
- I have always striven to raise the voice of hope for a world where hate gives way to respect and oppression to… — Theodore Bikel
- Among those who dislike oppression are many who like to oppress. — Napoleon Bonaparte