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It behoves every man who values liberty of conscience for himself, to resist invasions of it in the case of others; or their case may, by change of circumstances, become his own.: Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826), Letters to Benjamin Rush, April 21, 1803
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All the perplexities, confusions, and distress in America arise, not from defects in their constitution or confederation, not from want of honor or virtue, so much as from the downright ignorance of the nature of coin, credit, and circulation.: John Adams (1735 - 1826), Letter to Thomas Jefferson, August 25, 1787
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Peace with all nations, and the right which that gives us with respect to all nations, are our object.: Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826), Letter to Mr. Dumas, March 24, 1793
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That peace, safety, and concord may be the portion of our native land, and be long enjoyed by our fellow-citizens, is the most ardent wish of my heart, and if I can be instrumental in procuring or preserving them, I shall think I have not lived in vain.: Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826), letter to Benjamin Waring and others, March 23, 1801
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Delay is preferable to error.: Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826), Letter to George Washington, May 16, 1792
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Every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle.: Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826), First Inaugural Adress, 1801
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I have never believed there was one code of morality for a public and another for a private man.: Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826)
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A republican government is slow to move, yet once in motion it's momentum becomes irresistible.: Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826)
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When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.: Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826)
I know no safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion by education.: Thomas Jefferson (1743 - 1826)
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