My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
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As our enemies have found we can reason like men, so now let us show them we can fight like men also.Thomas Jefferson
My views and feelings (are) in favor of the abolition of war and I hope it is practicable, by improving the mind and morals of society, tolessen the disposition to war but of its abolition I despair.
Thomas Jefferson
Advertisements contain the only truths to be relied on in a newspaper.
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It is our duty still to endeavor to avoid war; but if it shall actually take place, no matter by whom brought on, we must defend ourselves. If our house be on fire, without inquiring whether it was fired from within or without, we must try to extinguish it.
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A good cause is often injured more by ill-timed efforts of its friends than by the arguments of its enemies. Persuasion, perseverance and patience are the best advocates on questions depending on the will of others.
Thomas Jefferson
The man who fears no truth has nothing to fear from lies.
Thomas Jefferson
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