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Quote by Thomas Jefferson
If we can but prevent the government from wasting the labours of t

If we can but prevent the government from wasting the labours of the people, under the pretence of taking care of them, they must become happy. – Thomas Jefferson

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The art of life is the art of avoiding pain; and he is the best pilot, who steers clearest of the rocks and shoals with which it is beset. – Thomas Jefferson

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Wisdom I know is social. She seeks her fellows. But Beauty is jealous, and illy bears the presence of a rival. – Thomas Jefferson

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Every government must consider the security of the country. That is just part of the responsibilities of any government. But true security can only come out of unity within a country where there are so many ethnic nationalities. – Aung San Suu Kyi

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As an artist I have an even more abiding interest in the compact between the Arts and Government. – Theodore Bikel

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Using these unnamed sources, if done properly, carefully and fairly, provides more accountability in government. – Bob Woodward

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A president who breaks the law is a threat to the very structure of our government. – Al Gore

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I love the script and I just thought it was a great role. Like I say, its like this – the script is like this sad, funny, desperate love song to the lost American man. – Oliver Platt

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