The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. – Thomas Jefferson
When a man assumes a public trust he should consider himself a public property. – Thomas Jefferson

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. – Thomas Jefferson
When a man assumes a public trust he should consider himself a public property. – Thomas Jefferson
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
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