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It takes time to persuade men to do even what is for their own good. ↗

— Thomas Jefferson

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Force is the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism. ↗

— Thomas Jefferson

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I am an Epicurean. I consider the genuine (not the imputed) doctrines of Epicurus as containing everything rational in moral philosophy which Greek and Roman leave to us. ↗

— Thomas Jefferson

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The moment a person forms a theory, his imagination sees in every object only the traits which favor that theory. ↗

— Thomas Jefferson

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So confident am I in the intentions, as well as wisdom, of the government, that I shall always be satisfied that what is not done, either cannot, or ought not to be done. ↗

— Thomas Jefferson

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Truth is certainly a branch of morality and a very important one to society. ↗

— Thomas Jefferson

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Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching. ↗

— Thomas Jefferson

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Wisdom I know is social. She seeks her fellows. But Beauty is jealous, and illy bears the presence of a rival. ↗

— Thomas Jefferson

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My only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject of dread to me. ↗

— Thomas Jefferson

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The world is indebted for all triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression. ↗

— Thomas Jefferson

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