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Thomas Jefferson Quotes: I have learned to be less confident in the conclusions of human reason, and give more credit to the honesty of contrary opinions.
         

I have learned to be less confident in the conclusions of human reason, and give more credit to the honesty of contrary opinions.


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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 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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Truth between candid minds can never do harm.

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The government you elect is the government you deserve.

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