There is not a truth existing which I fear… or would wish unknown to the whole world. – Thomas Jefferson
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
When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. – Thomas Jefferson
My only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject of dread to me. – Thomas Jefferson
I say lets go back to a truer use of the word freedom. Lets start with President Franklin Roosevelts Four Freedoms: freedom of speech and expression, freedom of worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear. I would add the freedom to bargain collectively. Those freedoms are under attack today. – Richard Trumka