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Quote from Thomas Jefferson,

"I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery."

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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:

Jefferson to Madison, January 30, 1787
quoting the Latin phrase, "Malo periculosam, libertatem quam quietam servitutem."

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Defense, Danger, Freedom, Peace, Slavery, Risk, Responsibility, Respect

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