"I am entirely persuaded that the agitations of……" — Thomas Jefferson

"I am entirely persuaded that the agitations of the public mind advance its powers, and that at every vibration between the points of liberty and despotism, something will be gained for the former. As men become better informed, their rulers must respect them the more."

— Thomas Jefferson

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