The good opinion of mankind, like the lever of Archimedes, with the given fulcrum, moves the world. –

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The good opinion of mankind, like the lever of Archimedes, with the given fulcrum, moves the world. –

-- Thomas Jefferson

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Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor – over each other.

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The opinions of men are not the object of civil government nor under its jurisdiction.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.

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Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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But every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle.

-- Thomas Jefferson

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