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Thomas Jefferson Quotes: If the measures which have been pursued are approved by the majority, it is the duty of the minority to acquiesce and conform.
         

If the measures which have been pursued are approved by the majority, it is the duty of the minority to acquiesce and conform.


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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 prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.

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