Quote by Thomas Jefferson
Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of governmen

Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. – 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 manure. – Thomas Jefferson

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We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. – Thomas Jefferson

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The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people that… it is their right and duty to be at all times armed. – Thomas Jefferson

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Only a mediocre person is always at his best. – W. Somerset Maugham

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Some of the best ideas I get seem to happen when Im doing mindless manual labor or exercise. Im not sure how that happens, but it leaves me free for remarkable ideas to occur. – Chuck Palahniuk

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Activist government overreach and ongoing economic stagnation have shown us why Washington should not try to displace what is best left to civil society. – Paul Ryan

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The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it. – Richard Bach

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So, please, oh please, we beg, we pray, go throw your TV set away, and in its place you can install, a lovely bookcase on the wall. – Roald Dahl

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When we talk about Oscars, its almost as a symbol of excellence, and the American public and the worldwide public accept that symbol. So, a movie like The Artist that costs $14 million, has to go out and compete with movies that cost $140 million. How does David deal with Goliath? – Harvey Weinstein

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I think the thing to remember, though, the next time you hear someone who is really certain that he is on the side of the angels, is that the idea of angels was created by human beings, who are famous for being frequently untrustworthy and occasional. – Jon Carroll

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I learned that people everywhere are basically the same and have similar goals that we do. They want health and happiness and the opportunity to provide for their families. – Steve Kerr

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