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" Power is not alluring to pure minds. "

Thomas Jefferson

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" It is always better to have no ideas than false ones; to believe nothing, than to believe what is wrong. "

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" No government ought to be without censors; and where the press is free no one ever will. "

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" Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear. "

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" If we can but prevent the government from wasting the labours of the people, under the pretence of taking care of them, they must become happy. "

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" Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far. "

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" Educate and inform the whole mass of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty. "

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