> >> John Kennedy once said to a assembled group of scholars in the White
> >> House " I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of
> >> human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House - with
> >> the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> The quotes below could prove his point.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> His words have come to pass.................
> >>
> >> 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
> >>
> >>
> >> Very Interesting Quote :
> >> In light of the present financial crisis, it's interesting to read what
> >> 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.