When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe.
Thomas Jefferson
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes.
A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world.
Thomas Jefferson
I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson
My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
Thomas Jefferson
No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.
Thomas Jefferson
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Thomas Jefferson
To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson said in 1802:
'I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered...'
12 comments:
Very wise indeed!
Sage wisdom from a brilliant man.
"When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty"
Attributed to Thomas Jefferson.
According to Jefferson's teaching and principles-(constitution's founding father)- we are long past due for a revolution to replace this corrupt system.
Johnnie Miller - (2010)
Very smart man.
We need more wise men in washington again!
Thomas Jefferson had the greatest foresight.
Dear Johnnie Miller - Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, not the Constitution. In fact he was living in France when the Constitution was ratified. Please get a clue before you start calling for a revolution.
Our education system has and is failing us. For if history was taught with enthusiastic presentation consisting of Jefferson's remarks and life, and those of the Founding Fathers, I am convinced we would have a totally different make-up in the Congress and office of the President.
Their ideals, concerns and sage remarks would be manifested in our requirement for those holding themselves up for elected office to reflect the same.
You forgot "Some of my finest hours have been spent sitting on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye see."
Well quit bogarting it and pass the darn thing.
To 10:09
Question is - where have you been?
The revolution has already begun. In case you haven't noticed - the Tea Party Rebellion is now in full swing.
Now get a life or move out of here.
Incidently, the Constitution and Declaration of Independence are both foundations for our Country. One is the other - both are significantly the most important documents in crafting the US.
'LET FREEDOM RING' - Shaun Hannity/Martina McBride.
Professor
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