I have never been able to conceive how any rational being could propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.
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There is... an artificial aristocracy founded on wealth and birth, without either virtue or talents.... The artificial aristocracy is a mischievous ingredient in government, and provisions should be made to prevent its ascendancy.Thomas Jefferson
Whenever there are in any country uncultivated lands and unemployed poor, it is clear that the laws of property have been so far extended as to violate natural right. The earth is given as a common stock for man to labor and live on. The small landowners are the most precious part of a state.
Thomas Jefferson
The two principles on which our conduct towards the Indians should be founded, are justice and fear. After the injuries we have done them, they cannot love us.
Thomas Jefferson
The advertisements are the most truthful part of a newspaper.
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Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government.
Thomas Jefferson
When governments fear the people there is liberty. When the people fear the government there is tyranny.
Thomas Jefferson
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