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Thomas Jefferson Quotes: I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.
         

I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.


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I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.
         



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