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Thomas Jefferson Quotes: If the happiness of the mass of mankind can be secured at the expense of a little tempest now and then, or even of a little blood, it will be a precious purchase.
         

If the happiness of the mass of mankind can be secured at the expense of a little tempest now and then, or even of a little blood, it will be a precious purchase.


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

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I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.

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When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.



Truth between candid minds can never do harm.

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The government you elect is the government you deserve.

The government you elect is the government you deserve.



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