Quote by Thomas Jefferson

A sense of this necessity, and a submission to it, is to me a new and consolatory proof that wherever the people are well informed they can be trusted with their own government; that whenever things get so far wrong as to attract their notice, they may be relied on to set them to rights.

A sense of this necessity, and a submission to it, is to me

Summary

This quote suggests that citizens who are well-informed and aware of political issues can be trusted to govern themselves. It highlights the idea that when things go awry and catch the attention of the people, they have the ability to correct the situation. The speaker finds comfort in the fact that informed individuals have a sense of responsibility and commitment to resolve problems and ensure that the government functions properly. This belief points to the importance of an educated and aware citizenry in maintaining a functioning democracy.

By Thomas Jefferson

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