Quote by Thomas Jefferson

To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical.

To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the pr

Summary

This quote asserts that forcing someone to financially support the spread of ideas or beliefs they disagree with is both morally wrong and tyrannical. It argues that individuals should not be compelled or mandated to contribute funds to promote ideologies that go against their own convictions. The quote emphasizes the importance of personal freedom and condemns any form of coercion or oppression in matters of belief and finance.

By Thomas Jefferson

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