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Thomas Jefferson Quotes: Democracy is 51% of the people taking away the rights of the other 49%.
         

Democracy is 51% of the people taking away the rights of the other 49%.


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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.

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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.

The government you elect is the government you deserve.



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Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.





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