Monday, March 09, 2009
Thought of the Day
We might hope to see the finances of the Union as clear and intelligible as a merchant's books, so that every member of Congress and every man of any mind in the Union should be able to comprehend them, to investigate abuses, and consequently to control them.
Thomas Jefferson
(See Obama's not the first president to talk about hopes for the government which were quickly dashed.)
Thomas Jefferson
(See Obama's not the first president to talk about hopes for the government which were quickly dashed.)
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Thought of the Day
We confide in our strength, without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it.
Thomas Jefferson (sounding a little like Obama--but with some actual meaning)
Thomas Jefferson (sounding a little like Obama--but with some actual meaning)
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Sunday, December 09, 2007
Thought of the Day
Shake off all the fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
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