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Tag: Thomas Jefferson

(1743-1826), U.S. Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd U.S. President.

Arms for free men

No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.

Author Greg RavenPosted on April 4, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories Second AmendmentTags Thomas Jefferson

Too much government is bad

My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. That government is best which governs least.

Author Greg RavenPosted on April 4, 2009July 13, 2020Format QuoteCategories governmentTags Thomas Jefferson

Happiness lies in avoiding socialism

I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.

Author Greg RavenPosted on April 4, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories socialismTags Thomas Jefferson

Pay as you go

It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world.

Author Greg RavenPosted on April 4, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories economics, warTags Thomas Jefferson

Wealth transfer means the death of freedom

The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.

Author Greg RavenPosted on April 4, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories socialism, welfareTags Thomas Jefferson

Big cities and corruption

When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe.

Author Greg RavenPosted on April 4, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories corruptionTags Thomas Jefferson

Keep rebellion alive

The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive … I like a little rebellion now and then. It is like a storm in the atmosphere.

Author Greg RavenPosted on April 4, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories rebellionTags Thomas Jefferson

Strong government

A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.

Author Greg RavenPosted on April 4, 2009November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories governmentTags Thomas Jefferson

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