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Quote by Thomas Jefferson
The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain o

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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When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. – Thomas Jefferson

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Fear
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Thomas Jefferson
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Peace and abstinence from European interferences are our objects, and so will continue while the present order of things in America remain uninterrupted. – Thomas Jefferson

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Peace
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But without a caring society, without each citizen voluntarily accepting the weight of responsibility, government is destined to grow even larger, taking more of your money, burrowing deeper into your lives. – Jeb Bush

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A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government. – Edward Abbey

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If you join government, calmly make your contribution and move on. Dont go along to get along do your best and when you have to – and you will – leave, and be something else. – Peggy Noonan

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