Quote by Thomas Jefferson

Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with his wrath? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice can not sleep forever: that considering numbers, nature and natural means only, a revolution of the wheel of fortune, an exchange of situation is among possible events: that it may become probable by supernatural interference!

Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have

Summary

This quote by Thomas Jefferson emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the divine origin of a nation's liberties. Jefferson contends that if people lose the belief that their liberties are bestowed by God and inviolable except under his judgement, then the security of those liberties becomes questionable. He expresses concern for his country, for if God exists and is just, then divine retribution may be inevitable, potentially leading to a reversal of fortune. Jefferson's words serve as a reminder of the fundamental principle that the preservation of liberties depends on recognizing their divine source.

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Politics Freedom History Liberty Slavery

By Thomas Jefferson

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