The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions that I wish it to be always kept alive.
From Thomas Jefferson
Conquest is not in our principles. It is inconsistent with our government.
If God is just, I tremble for my country.
The spirit of this country is totally adverse to a large military force.
An injured friend is the bitterest of foes.
Be polite to all, but intimate with few.
Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people.
I have seen enough of one war never to wish to see another.
I never will, by any word or act, bow to the shrine of intolerance or admit a right of inquiry into the religious opinions of others.
If we can but prevent the government from wasting the labours of the people, under the pretence of taking care of them, they must become happy.
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