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Quote from Thomas Jefferson,


"To preserve the freedom
of the human mind then
and freedom of the press,
every spirit should be ready
to devote itself to martyrdom."


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

Date:

June 18, 1799

Categories:

Conscience, Courage, Freedom, Learning, Liberty, Media, President

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