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Thomas Jefferson: Something to think about

Thomas Jefferson

John Kennedy once said to an assembled group of scholars in the White
House "I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of
human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House - with
the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.

The quotes below could prove his point.

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

In light of the present financial crisis, it's interesting to read what
Thomas Jefferson said in 1802:

Banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than 20
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.

Doesn't this sound eerily familiar to what is happening in America
today?