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The purse of the people is the real seat of sensibility. Let it be

The purse of the people is the real seat of sensibility. Let it be drawn upon largely, and they will then listen to truths which could not excite them through any other organ. – Thomas Jefferson

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The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind. – Thomas Jefferson

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I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial by strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country. – Thomas Jefferson

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There is an ancient belief that the gods love the obscure and hate the obvious. Without benefit of divinity, modern men of similar persuasion draft provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Section 341 is their triumph. – Martin D. Ginsburg

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There may be liberty and justice for all, but there are tax breaks only for some. – Martin A. Sullivan

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