Quote by Thomas Jefferson
My God! How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings t

My God! How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy! – Thomas Jefferson

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The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions that I wish it to be always kept alive. – 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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For what avail the plough or sail, or land or life, if freedom fail? – Ralph Waldo Emerson

And each man stands with his face in the light of his own drawn sword. Ready to do what a hero can. – Elizabeth Barrett Browning

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. – Elmer Davis

Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations, that we have forgotten, as a people, the cost of a free and undivided Republic. – John A. Logan

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I was lucky enough to grow up in a home where I woke up Christmas morning and had toys. I know thats not the case with all people and I dont think kids should go without experiencing that sort of joy. – Lucy Hale

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I like to feel that I understand little things about sports. – Bill James

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