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Thomas Jefferson Quotes: We must be contented to amuse, when we cannot inform.
         

We must be contented to amuse, when we cannot inform.


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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.

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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.

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