Jefferson reminds us not to let a handful of whackos, encouraged by a handful of corrupt politicians, funded by power-mad wealthy men, and supported by a vile, public propaganda machine usurp our heritage - - - and if we haven’t figured out that is what is happening to us, it is time to wake-up!
The Wisdom of Thomas Jefferson
April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826
“When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe,
we shall become as corrupt as Europe.”
“The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those
who are willing to work and give to those who would not.”
“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.”
“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.”
“ My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.”
“No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms.”
“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.”
“The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.”
“To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.”
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…”
Quotations compiled by, and presented in Rip McIntosh’s daily blog. (highly recommended)
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Great collection of quotes; thank you for posting this. The more I learn about our founders, the more intelligent they seem. These men knew what they were doing and put a lot of thought into writing our Constitution and starting the project of United States of America. What amazing men!! We should always remember our heritage that they have left us.
Victor David Hansen … he’s one of those Men . One person’s hand Id like to shake and say thank u . Ok ok ok Mad chimp and Tritorch too 😉