Thomas Jefferson, in many regards could be called a prophet, for he
foresaw our age in his quotes:
"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
Finally:
'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.'
Thomas Jefferson
