Deserve Quote by Thomas Jefferson

“A society that will trade a little liberty for a little order will lose both, and deserve neither.”

Thomas Jefferson

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A well informed citizenry is the best defense against tyranny.

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The two principles on which our conduct towards the Indians should be founded are justice and fear. After the injuries we have done them,…

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Knowledge is power...knowled ge is safety...knowle dge is happiness.

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