Ancestor Quote by Jefferson Smith

“I'm free... to think and to speak. My ancestors couldn't. I can. And my children will.” quote by Jefferson Smith — Download Open image

“I'm free... to think and to speak. My ancestors couldn't. I can. And my children will.”

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