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Bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression. |
By: | 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 | |
(1743-1826) U.S. Founding Father, 3rd US President | |
Source: | First Inaugural Address, 4 March 1801 |
Categories: | Civil Rights, Constitution, Democracy, Equality, Freedom, Individual Rights, Justice, Law, Liberty, Oppression, President, Republic, Responsibility |
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Kindle Categories: | Democracy |