Famous quotes

Collection of the best phrases and famous quotes from the most prominent authors.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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I truly tremble for my country when I think that God exists.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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A little rebellion now and then is a good thing.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants: it is its natural fertilizer.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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Men cannot be expected to be transferred from despotism to freedom on a featherbed.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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When someone assumes a public office, they should consider themselves as public property.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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One thing explains history well, and that is what bad governments consist of.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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The happiest moments my heart knows are those when it pours its affection upon a few beloved people.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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There is no king who, having sufficient strength, is not always willing to become an absolute ruler.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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I agree with the ancient Romans that today's general must be tomorrow, if necessary, a common soldier.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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Never buy what is useless to you under the pretext that it is cheap.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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I have seen enough of a war to not wish to see another.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

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If I had to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without government, I would not hesitate to prefer the latter.