Revolution Quote by Thomas Jefferson

““all. I like a little rebellion now and then. It is like a storm in the Atmosphere.””

Thomas Jefferson

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I am for freedom of religion, and against all maneuvers to bring about a legal ascendency of one sect over another.

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Free government is founded in jealousy, and not in confidence; it is jealousy, and not confidence, which prescribes limited constitutions, to bind down those…

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Though you cannot see, when you take one step, what will be the next, yet follow truth, justice, and plain dealing, and never fear…

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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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