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Thomas Jefferson Quotes: I consider ethics, as well as religion, as supplements to law in the government of man.
         

I consider ethics, as well as religion, as supplements to law in the government of man.


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I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.



I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.

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When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.



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