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" If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and never will be. "

Thomas Jefferson

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" Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question. "

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" It is neither wealth nor splendor; but tranquility and occupation which give you happiness. "

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" Peace and abstinence from European interferences are our objects, and so will continue while the present order of things in America remain uninterrupted. "

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