Thomas Jeffersons Decalogue of Canons V. Pride costs us more than hunger, thirst, and cold.
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Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question.Thomas Jefferson
A society that will trade a little liberty for a little order will lose both, and deserve neither
Thomas Jefferson
No one more sincerely wishes the spread of information among mankind than I do, and none has greater confidence in its effect towards supporting free and good government.
Thomas Jefferson
The foundation on which all our constitution are built is the natural equality of man
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Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning.
Thomas Jefferson
If the present Congress errs in too much talking, how can it be otherwise in a body to which the people send one hundred and fifty lawyers, whose trade it is to question everything, yield nothing, and talk by the hour?
Thomas Jefferson
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