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Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the peo

Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories. – Thomas Jefferson

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Our country is now taking so steady a course as to show by what road it will pass to destruction, to wit: by consolidation of power first, and then corruption, its necessary consequence. – Thomas Jefferson

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Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor – over each other. – Thomas Jefferson

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No face which we can give to a matter will stead us so well at last as the truth. This alone wears well. – Henry David Thoreau

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He alone loves the Creator perfectly who manifests a pure love for his neighbor. – Venerable Bede

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To live alone is the fate of all great souls. – Arthur Schopenhauer

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While the resurrection promises us a new and perfect life in the future, God loves us too much to leave us alone to contend with the pain, guilt and loneliness of our present life. – Josh McDowell

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