I know of no safe repository of the ultimate power

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I know of no safe repository of the ultimate power of society but the people. And if we think them not enlightened enough, the remedy is not to take power from them, but to inform them by education. - Thomas Jefferson

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American politician linked to the Declaration of Independence

Born:13th April, 1743
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Starsign: Aries

Author Keywords: Declaration, Independence, Politician, Linked, American

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