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Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of l

Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of liberty. – Thomas Jefferson

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What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure. – Thomas Jefferson

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My only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject of dread to me. – Thomas Jefferson

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Men of lofty genius when they are doing the least work are most active. – Leonardo da Vinci

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