Quote by Thomas Jefferson

I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.

I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility agains

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This quote is from Thomas Jefferson, expressing his strong commitment to fight against any kind of oppressive rule or dominance over the human intellect. Jefferson, a key figure in the American Revolution and one of the founding fathers of the United States, believed in the importance of freedom of thought and expression. He fiercely opposed any form of tyranny that attempted to control or suppress the minds and beliefs of individuals. Jefferson emphasizes his unwavering dedication to this cause, pledging eternal resistance against all forms of intellectual oppression.

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