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Thomas Jefferson Quotes: It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good.
         

It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good.


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Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.



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The end of democracy and the defeat of the American Revolution will occur when government falls into the hands of lending institutions and moneyed incorporations.



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.

I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.



When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.



Truth between candid minds can never do harm.

Truth between candid minds can never do harm.



The government you elect is the government you deserve.

The government you elect is the government you deserve.



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This page presents the quote "It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good.". Author of this quote is Thomas Jefferson. This quote is about liberty, it takes time, mind your own business, men,.