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How did Thomas Jefferson Know???

Reblogger Will Nesbitt
Real Estate Agent with Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria 0225-089134

I love this collection of quotes

Original content by Albena Pachmakov

And it came to pass................
 

"It has been   said the greatest volume of sheer brainpower in one place occurred when Jefferson dined alone..."  John Kennedy 

     
 
                   Especially read the last quote from 1802.



When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as   Europe. 
Thomas Jefferson


 

The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. 
Thomas Jefferson




 
It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. 
A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world. 

Thomas Jefferson


 

I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
Thomas Jefferson  



 

My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. 
Thomas Jefferson



 

No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. 
Thomas Jefferson



 
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. 
Thomas Jefferson


 

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. 
Thomas Jefferson




 
To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.
 
Thomas Jefferson


 

Thomas  Jefferson said in 1802:
'I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered...'
 
 

'If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed.'
-Mark Twain

Comments(6)

Calvin Cowles
Cowles Home Inspection Services Inc. - Newnan, GA

If only we could find leaders today with half of the foresight of Jefferson!

Feb 21, 2010 12:07 AM
Gerry Michaels
Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA
GettysburgGerry Social Meida

Excellent Will, I am a big lover of quotes and speeches as you probably know from my blogs, this one is special. I think it merits a reblog from myself as well...thanks

Feb 21, 2010 05:34 AM
Esko Kiuru
Bethesda, MD

Will,

How about the one about banks being more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. We just went through an experience like that, actually still are in its grasp.

Feb 21, 2010 10:21 AM
John Walters
Frank Rubi Real Estate - Slidell, LA
Licensed in Louisiana

Will and all they want to show on predictions is Nostradamus.  These quotes need to be on every newspaper and billboards every where.

Feb 21, 2010 10:44 AM
Nogui Aramburo
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® - Raleigh, NC
Real Estate Professional in the Raleigh Area

Exactly what Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission is going to bring about. Massive corporate influence in our lives. Its not like its already there.

Feb 21, 2010 11:16 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Will great quotes, just wanted to stop by and see how you are doing? Must be busy. Have a successful day, and month.

Mar 10, 2010 05:23 PM