“The people, especially when moderately instructed, are the only safe, because the only honest, depositaries of the public rights, and should therefore be introduced into the administration of them in every function to which they are sufficient; they will err sometimes and accidentally, but never designedly, and with a systematic and persevering purpose of overthrowing the free principles of the government.”
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The writings of Thomas Jefferson
This extensive compilation includes Jefferson's correspondence, his influential essays on topics such as democracy and individual rights, and his personal reflections on the founding of the United States. The writings provide insight into Jefferson's role in shaping American history and his contributions to the nation's political discourse. more
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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States, a distinguished politician, philosopher, architect, and scientist. He was born on April 13, 1743, and died on July 4, 1826. Jefferson advocated for democracy and freedom in politics and was one of the main authors of the Declaration of Independence. His political ideas had a profound impact on the founding and development of the United States. more
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