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Quote from Thomas Jefferson,


"It is unfortunate, that the efforts of mankind to recover the freedom of which they have been so long deprived, will be accompanied with violence, with errors, & even with crimes. But while we weep over the means, we must pray for the end."


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Thomas Jefferson (more quotes by Thomas Jefferson or books by/about Thomas Jefferson)


(1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd US President

Source:

Thomas Jefferson to F. D. Ivernois, February 6, 1795

Categories:

Crime, Error, Freedom, Rebellion, Violence

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