Quote by Thomas Jefferson
History, in general, only informs us of what bad government is. -

History, in general, only informs us of what bad government is. – Thomas Jefferson

Other quotes by Thomas Jefferson

Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question. – Thomas Jefferson

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It does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods or no God. – Thomas Jefferson

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Im tired of hearing it said that democracy doesnt work. Of course it doesnt work. We are supposed to work it. – Alexander Woollcott

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One of my goals upon becoming Secretary of State was to take diplomacy out of capitals, out of government offices, into the media, into the streets of countries. – Hillary Clinton

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This Bible is for the government of the people, by the people and for the people. – John Wycliffe

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A Republican by principle and devotion, I will, until my death, oppose all Royalists and all enemies of my Government and the Republic. – Jean Baptiste Bernadotte

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When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money. – Susan Heller

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In every parting there is an image of death. – George Eliot

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It is better to be unhappy in love than unhappy in marriage, but some people manage to be both. – Guy de Maupassant

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Theres nobody else on the face of this earth thats playing a sport at a highest level… with a transplant. That alone continues to inspire me, because I realize throughout the whole world the struggles that people are going through. I need to inspire them the best way I can. – Alonzo Mourning

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