Quote by Thomas Jefferson

The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time; the hand of force may destroy, but cannot disjoin them.

The God who gave us life gave us liberty at the same time; t

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This quote by Thomas Jefferson highlights the belief that both life and liberty are fundamental rights bestowed upon humankind by a higher power, often interpreted as "God." It suggests that while oppressive forces may have the power to take lives or suppress individual freedoms, they cannot completely separate the two entities. Life and liberty are intertwined and essential to human existence, implying that attempts to deprive individuals of their liberty will ultimately prove futile in the grand scheme of things.

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