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The construction applied ... to those parts of the Constitution of the United States which delegate Congress a power ... ought not to be construed as themselves to give unlimited powers, nor a part to be so taken as to destroy the whole residue of that instrument.Thomas Jefferson
I have but one system of ethics for men and for nations - to be grateful, to be faithful to all engagements and under all circumstances, to be open and generous, promoting in the long run even the interests of both.
Thomas Jefferson
Perfect happiness, I believe, was never intended by the Deity to be the lot of one of his creatures in this world but that he has very much put in our power the nearness of our approaches to it is what I have steadfastly believed.
Thomas Jefferson
There is not a sprig of grass that shoots uninteresting to me.
Thomas Jefferson
Whether I retire to bed early or late, I rise with the sun. Mr. Jefferson rose early everyday for 50 years.
Thomas Jefferson
All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
Thomas Jefferson
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