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Here we have one of the great Patriarchs of the Great Land
Below are some of his quotes
Take the time to read and heed them as they are very wise indeed
Thomas Jefferson in some cases could be called a prophet.
When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe,
we shall become as corrupt as Europe ..
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those
who would not.
It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted
on would save one-half the wars of the world.
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of
the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
My reading of history convinces me that most bad
government results from too much government.
No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to
protect themselves against tyranny in government.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
To compel
a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
In light of the present financial crisis, it's interesting to read what Thomas Jefferson said in
1802:
'I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous
to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency,
first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people
of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.'
' WE ARE ALMOST THERE '
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