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Quote by Thomas Jefferson
Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the governmen

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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