Thomas Jefferson

"The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time; the hand of force may destroy, but cannot disjoin them."
--Thomas Jefferson, Summary View of the Rights of British America, 1774

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Thomas Jefferson

"If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretence of taking care of them, they must become happy."
--Thomas Jefferson, letter to Thomas Cooper, 1802

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Noah Webster

"In selecting men for office, let principle be your guide. Regard not the particular sect or denomination of the candidate - look to his character...."
--Noah Webster, Letters to a Young Gentleman Commencing His Education, 1789

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James Madison

"There are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations."
--James Madison, speech to the Virginia Ratifying Convention, 1788

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